Glossary

A type of nuclear medicine scan used to assess the drainage of the kidneys.  A special dye containing a radio-active marker is injected into a vein and the patient's kidneys are then scanned over the next 30-60 minutes.

A medical term for weeing.

An abbreviation for magnetic resonace arteriogram.  Type of MRI scan which takes pictures of arteries.

Abbreviation for Magnetic Resonance Imaging scan. A scanning technique that uses magnetism, radiowaves and a computer to produce high-quality pictures of the body’s interior.

Abbreviation for magnetic resonance venogram.  Type of MRI scan which takes pictures of veins.