Open AccessA comparative ultrasonographic evaluation of intrarenal artery resistive index among hypertensive and normotensive adults in a black African population compared to a European population
Author(s) -
George Madubueze,
Emmanuel Ugwa
Publication year - 2018
Publication title -
acta radiologica open
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 2058-4601
DOI - 10.1177/2058460117752033
Subject(s) - medicine , resistive index , renovascular hypertension , renal artery , hypertensive nephropathy , cardiology , population , blood pressure , right renal artery , ultrasound , artery , prospective cohort study , ultrasonography , renal artery stenosis , kidney , surgery , radiology , diabetic nephropathy , environmental health
The intrarenal RIs were lower in normotensives when compared with the hypertensive participants, which were statistically significant. These showed that hypertension has significant effects on the kidneys, and with early detection and intervention, irreversible renal damage may be prevented.
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