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Research Article | Volume 13 Issue:3 (, 2023) | Pages 872 - 875
Role of CT angiography in Renal Artery Stenosis and correlation with Doppler findings
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Received
June 26, 2023
Revised
July 5, 2023
Accepted
July 28, 2023
Published
Aug. 5, 2023
Abstract

Background: Renal artery stenosis (RAS) is a vascular condition associated with hypertension and renal impairment, necessitating early and accurate diagnosis for optimal patient management. While Doppler ultrasonography has been the conventional imaging technique for assessing RAS, its limitations have led to the exploration of alternative modalities like Computed Tomography Angiography (CTA). This study aimed to evaluate the role of CTA in diagnosing RAS and its correlation with Doppler ultrasonography findings.

Methods: A prospective observational study was conducted at the Department of Radiology, Rajendra Institute of Medical Sciences(RIMS), Ranchi, Jharkhand, from December 2021 to December 2022. The study included 100 consecutive hypertensive adult patients referred for suspected RAS. CTA and Doppler ultrasonography were performed on all patients, and the results were interpreted. Sensitivity, specificity, positive predictive value (PPV), and negative predictive value (NPV) were calculated for both modalities. Correlation between CTA and Doppler findings was analyzed using Pearson correlation coefficient.

Results: The study involved 100 participants (mean age: 58.5 ± 10.2 years, male: 58%, hypertension: 72%, diabetes: 35%). CTA demonstrated higher sensitivity (85.4%) and specificity (91.7%) compared to Doppler ultrasonography (sensitivity: 72.8%, specificity: 81.3%). The correlation coefficient between CTA and Doppler findings was 0.836 (p < 0.001), indicating a strong positive correlation.

Conclusion: Computed Tomography Angiography (CTA) demonstrated superior diagnostic accuracy and strong correlation with Doppler ultrasonography in the assessment of renal artery stenosis. CTA could serve as an effective alternative or adjunct to Doppler ultrasonography, providing valuable anatomical information and aiding in the clinical evaluation of RAS.

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