Lecture 19: Abdomen Vascular Duplex Imaging Flashcards
what is the seagull sign on ultrasound in regards to the abdominal vessels?
in TRV, sonographer can see the splenic artery & CHA
what is the celiac trunk composed of?
left gastric artery, CHA, splenic artery
what are you evaluating when scanning the aorta or the iliacs?
stenosis/occlusion
follow up on bypass grafts, aneurysms
what are you evaluating when scanning the renal arteries?
stenosis of 60%
renovascular HTN
what are you evaluating when scanning the kidneys?
transplants
nephrosclerotic disease
what are you evaluating when scanning the SMA & IMA?
stenosis of 70% related to mesenteric angina/ischemia
what are you evaluating when scanning the liver?
portal HTN
pre & post liver transplants
3 patient positions for abdominal imaging techniques?
- supine
- RLD
- LLD
transducer used for abdominal scanning?
curvilinear 2.5-5.0 MHz
what is true renal vascular hypertension?
when the renal artery is the cause for hypertension
when is duplex imaging ordered for renal arteries?
for patients with controlled/uncontrolled hypertension
what is the most common reason for reno-vascular hypertension?
renal artery stenosis
3 indications for a renal artery exam?
- uncontrolled hypertension
- decreased renal function
- abdominal bruit
what are 2 renal doppler exam methods?
- direct method
- indirect method
what is the pathway of blood from the renal artery to the renal vein?
renal artery –> segmental a –> interlobar a –> arcuate –> interlobular a –> interlobular v –> arcuate v –> interlobar v –> segmental v –> renal vein
where can you find the segmental arteries of the kidneys?
hilum
where can you find the interlobar arteries of the kidneys?
pyramids
where can you find the arcuate arteries of the kidneys?
cortico-medullary junction
where do accessory renal arteries arise from? (3)
- may rise from AO above or below the main RA
- accessory RT RA may pass anterior to IVC instead of posterior
- may rise from SMA or iliac arteries
patient prep for renal artery exam
- fasting
- bisacodyl (10mg) for anti-gas (optional)
- AM exam
- hydrated
how to complete a renal artery direct method scan?
- scan kidneys SAG & TRV w/ measurements
- scan AO LONG (DIST to SMA & with waveform)
- scan main RA PROX, MID, DIST, waveform with PSV & EDV
what is the normal PSV for renal artery
100 +- 20 cm/s