Renal Artery Angioplasty / Stenting

Dilation of a renal artery narrowing to treat renovascular hypertension or preserve kidney function.

Hypertension Treatments Arterial Endovascular Surgery

Renal Artery Angioplasty / Stenting

Synonyms : renal artery dilation, renal artery stenting

Background

Renal artery stenosis (atheroma or fibromuscular dysplasia) can cause severe hypertension or renal failure. Angioplasty is particularly effective for fibromuscular dysplasia.

Procedure

Balloon dilation via femoral or radial approach. Stent often placed for atheromatous stenosis. Duration: ~1 hour.

Risks

Renal artery dissection, renal embolism, restenosis, acute kidney injury.

Recovery

One-night stay. BP and renal function monitoring. Doppler at 1, 6, 12 months.

Practical information

Local anesthesia. Outpatient procedure (return home the same day).