TY - JOUR A2 - Ronco, Claudio AU - George, Sajid Melvin AU - Kalantarinia, Kambiz PY - 2011 DA - 2011/01/24 TI - The Role of Imaging in the Management of Cardiorenal Syndrome SP - 245241 VL - 2011 AB - Imaging of the kidney and the heart can provide valuable information in the diagnosis and management of cardiorenal syndromes. Ultrasound- (US-) based imaging (echocardiogram and renal US) is an essential component in the initial diagnostic workup of CRS. Echocardiography provides information on the structure and function of heart, and renal ultrasound is useful in differentiating between acute and chronic kidney disease and excluding certain causes of acute kidney injury such as obstructive uropathy. In this paper we overview the basic concepts of echocardiogram and renal ultrasound and will discuss the clinical utility of these imaging techniques in the management of cardiorenal syndromes. We will also discuss the role of other imaging modalities currently in clinical use such as computerized tomography and magnetic resonance imaging as well as novel techniques such as contrast-enhanced ultrasound imaging. SN - 2090-214X UR - https://doi.org/10.4061/2011/245241 DO - 10.4061/2011/245241 JF - International Journal of Nephrology PB - SAGE-Hindawi Access to Research KW - ER -