Assessment of Changes in Renal Cortical and Medullary Blood Flow by Contrast Ultrasound

Assessment of Changes in Renal Cortical and Medullary Blood Flow by Contrast Ultrasound

The purpose of this study is to determine if contrast enhanced ultrasound (CEU) using microbubbles, is useful in assessing changes in kidney blood flow.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Healthy adults
• Males and females
• Ages 18-65 years old

Exclusion Criteria:

• Pregnancy or lactation
• H/o kidney disease
• H/o congestive heart failure, ischemic heart disease, severe pulmonary disease or allergy to the drug
• H/o any cardiovascular disease
• Abnormal liver function (liver function tests out of specified ranges)
• Screening urinalysis which indicates infection or inflammation
• Taking regular medications (except for over-the-counter vitamins or hormonal contraceptives.)
• Taking supplements, like protein shakes
• Unwilling or unable to eat chicken (used as protein meal)