[Radiological possibilities in different diagnosis of hypertension (author's transl)]

The radiological methods have their definite place within the pattern of differential diagnosis of hypertension. To detect renal hypertension, urography and radionuclide techniques with separate clearance are employed. Morphological proof of arterial stenoses is effected by means of angiography. Changes in the adrenal causing hypertension are covered by sonography and computerized tomography which are supplemented mainly by adrenal phlebography and selective withdrawal of blood for hormonal determination. The chest x-ray film yields information on cardiac adaptation to enhanced pressure load.