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what the risks are kidney anatomy, kidney, blood, urine flow, intravenous pyelogram, renal perfusion scintigraphy, radionuclide renal perfusion scan, a renal perfusion scintiscan, nuclear medicine test that uses a small amount, a radioactive substance, radioisotope, to image the kidneys, detect clinically significant narrowing, the arteries that supply them, renal artery stenosis, the scan, drink plenty of water, important to be well hydrated, shortly, given a medication, an ace inhibitor, either orally, intravenously, a vein, drug, treat high blood pressure, in the renal scan to increase the likelihood of identifying a clinically significant renal artery stenosis, ace inhibitor is given, asked, lie on the scanner table, a small amount, radioisotope is injected into a vein, kidneys, scanned, approximately 30 minutes, images, the radioactive material flows, the renal arteries, kidneys, very important to remain still throughout the examination, 10 minutes, radioisotope is injected, a diuretic, furosemide, given intravenously, ace inhibitor, diuretic increases the accuracy, scan, no recovery time, drink plenty of fluids to help excrete the radioactive material from body, , no need, fasting, special diet, drink plenty of water, the scan, currently taking an ace inhibitor, high blood pressure, discontinue medication, the examination, always consult, discontinuing any medication, wear a hospital gown, remove all jewelry, metallic objects, the scan, infants, children, test depends on child's age, level of trust, prepare child, infant test, procedure preparation, birth to 1 year, toddler test, procedure preparation, 1 to 3 years, preschooler test, procedure preparation, 3 to 6 years, school age test, procedure preparation, 6 to 12 years, adolescent test, procedure preparation, 12 to 18 years, feel a small amount, pain, the needle is inserted, must remain still, scan, to change positions by the technologist, some discomfort, bladder fills, urine, examination, inform the technologist, must urinate, the completion, the scan, test evaluates blood flow, kidneys, setting of suspected renal artery stenosis, clinically significant renal artery stenosis a cause of high blood pressure, hypertension, kidney problems, imaging reveals findings compatible, normal blood flow, kidneys, abnormal findings on the scan, indicate renal artery stenosis, confirmed by comparison, a similar study performed, the use of an ace inhibitor, pregnant, nursing, want to postpone the test, prevent exposuring the baby, medications, radioisotopes used, radioactivity, in the injection is very small, virtually all activity is gone, it is extremely rare, renal perfusion scanning agents, develop rash, swelling, anaphylaxis, time the body is penetrated, by a needle prick, risk, infection, injection into a vein also carries a slight risk, bleeding, risk is no greater, renal perfusion scan than, intravenous injection of any sort, certain risks involved, the administration of ace inhibitors, consult health care provider regarding particular condition, accuracy of this test diminished in individuals, pre-existing kidney disease, should consult health care provider, this test is appropriate.