tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10712003.post3356326673601214219..comments2008-02-04T08:38:55.603-05:00Comments on Clinical Cases and Images: Accessory Renal Artery Stenosis – A Cause For Drug...Ves Dimov, M.D.noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10712003.post-3764179778398152902008-02-04T08:38:00.000-05:002008-02-04T08:38:00.000-05:00It is important to state that gadolinium is not co...It is important to state that gadolinium is not considered "safe" in renal patients. Indeed, it is associated with nephrogenic fibrosing dermopathy. <BR/><BR/>It is preferred to hydrate the patient, give bicarbonate and n-acetylcysteine prior to a conventional angiography, as in fact, if it is suspected to have stenosis, the renal function should improve after revascularization.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com