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USIDMS Renal Doppler

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What is the normal approx. length of an adult kidney?   8-13cm  
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What is the name for kidneys that are fused at the lower poles and lie anterior to the aorta?   Horseshoe kidneys  
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Which vessel courses anterior to the aorta and posterior to the SMA?   Left renal vein  
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Where does the right renal artery course in relation to the IVC?   Posterior  
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What type of transducer should be used to evaluate the renal arteries?   Low frequency curved transducer  
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What is the acceleration time determined by?   Beginning of systole to the systolic peak.  
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With a renal vein thrombosis, the renal artery waveforms will demonstrate what?   Retrograde diastolic flow  
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A renal length difference of ______ or more suggests compromised flow   3cm  
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Describe the renal-aortic ratio   Peak systolic renal artery velocity / peak systolic aortic velocity (at level of celiac axis/SMA)  
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The outermost area of renal tissue underneath the renal capsule   Renal cortex  
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