Improving Prognostic and Chronicity Evaluation of Chronic Kidney Disease with Contrast ‐Enhanced Ultrasound Index-Derived Peak Intensity

The capability of contrast ‐enhanced ultrasound (CEUS) to assess the prognosis and chronicity of chronic kidney disease (CKD) was evaluated in patients diagnosed with CKD in 2014 at Ren Ji Hospital, Shanghai, China. Time–intensity curves and quantitative indexes were created using QLab quantification software. Kidney biop sies were analyzed with α-smooth muscle actin immunohistochemistry. According to the renal chronicity score, patients were divided into four groups: minimal (n = 14), mild (n = 73), moderate (n = 49) and severe (n = 31).
Source: Ultrasound in Medicine and Biology - Category: Radiology Authors: Tags: Original Contribution Source Type: research