Effect of epinephrine on the contractions in the normal renal pelvis in man. A cineradiographic investigation.
In 22 normal subjects a marked increase in the frequency and degree of contractions of the renal pelvis occurred after injections of 6 to 10 mug of epinephrine into the renal artery. Such injections may be used to increase the diagnostic value of cineradiography of the renal pelvis.
D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D002933:Cineradiography; D004837:Epinephrine / Q000494:pharmacology*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D006977:Hypertension, Renal / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D007668:Kidney / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D007680:Kidney Neoplasms / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D007682:Kidney Pelvis / Q000187:drug effects*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009119:Muscle Contraction / Q000187:drug effects*; D013268:Stimulation, Chemical
D004837:Epinephrine