Baseline & post captopril - Preparation Requirements
TOTAL DURATION OF STUDY:
60-90 minutes (may extend depending on clinical indication) This is a 2-part study.
SCANNING TIME:
Approximately 40 minutes per image.
PREGNANCY:
Not contraindicated but clear clinical indication needs to be specified. ACR–SPR Practice Guideline for Imaging Pregnant or Potentially Pregnant Adolescents and Women with Ionizing Radiation
BREAST FEEDING:
No interruption
MEDICATION:
The patient has to be off ACE INHIBITORS for 2 days before study. If they are on ENALAPRILS, they have to be off their medication for 7 days before the study is done. Kindly have your clinician speak directly with Nuclear Physician for full preparation.
INTERVENTION:
50 mg or age-appropriate dose Captopril is administered for Captopril renogram study
BIOCHEMISTRY:
Recent U&E
DIET:
No diet required. Eat as usual. Bring a snack for duration of study.
HYDRATION:
Patient is encouraged to drink water prior and during study