Renovascular disease laboratory findings

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Overview

Laboratory Findings

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CLASS III

Selective renal vein measurements are not recommended as a useful screening test to establish the diagnosis of RAS; Level of eveidence: B
The plasma renin activity is not recommended as a useful screening test to establish the diagnosis of RAS; Level of eveidence: B
The captopril test (measurements of plasma renin activity following captopril administration) is not recommended as a useful screening test to establish the diagnosis of renal artery stenosis; Level of eveidence: B

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Overview