Procedure Overview/Details |  | Your doctor has ordered a kidney scan (non-invasive study) to evaluate your hypertension (high blood pressure) by assessing the flow of blood to your kidneys. Please follow these simple instructions so that we may best serve you.
1. You may be asked by your physician to stop taking your blood pressure pills for 48 hours; otherwise you may continue the medication as prescribed.
2. Report to Radiology approximately 20 minutes before your scheduled time if you have not been contacted by the Admitting Office.
3. When you arrive, a baseline blood pressure will be taken.
4. You may be asked to take a Captopril tablet and drink approximately 24 oz. of water. If you are administered Captopril, you blood pressure will be taken every 15 minutes for 1 hour. You will be asked to empty your bladder before the scan begins.
5. A small needle will be inserted into your arm, a radioisotope and a small amount of Lasix, a diuretic, will be administered. The needle will be removed following the injection.
6. The scan will take approximately 3/4 hour. You will be asked to remain still while the images are taken.
7. Following this exam you may resume normal ativities.
Medications:
Captopril is a medication to control your high blood pressure. We want to look at baseline kidney function. The temporary side effects that may occur include dizziness, feeling faint, low blood pressure and urinary frequency. Lasix is a diuretic ("water pill"). Its use in this study is to flush the radioisotope from your kidneys in order to have a clearer image on your pictures. Lasix will cause you to urinate more frequently for up to 8 hours. Other side effects that may occur temporarily may include transient hearing problem, abdominal discomfort, or diarrhea. |
Directions for Departments | | Directions from PARKING RAMP (Preferred Entrance):
Enter the six story parking ramp on College Avenue. No matter where you park, take the elevator to the third floor. Once on the third floor, you can enter the Robert C. Neldberg building using the large set of automatic doors. Once in the building, continue walking down the hallway until you reach the enclosed skywalk that will take you across the street. Cross College Avenue by this skywalk and turn left at the first hallway. Take the elevators “R,S,T” to the first floor. Proceed straight to the first hallway and turn left. Radiology office window is on your right.
Directions from PARKING LOT A:
Park in Parking Lot A (the parking lot which is to the east of the Robert C. Neldberg building, 580 W. College Avenue). Directly across the street is the “East Entrance”, this is labeled by a brown and white sign. Enter through the East Entrance and go to the main doors directly in front of you. Once in the hallway, take a right. Go all the way to the end of this hallway, and then take a left. Continue down this hallway until you reach the elevators labeled G&H on your right hand side. Take these elevators up one floor to the first floor. Radiology is on your left. Check in at the Radiology office window. |