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[Revascularization of total renal artery occlusion by angioplasty and stent placement]

G Fernandez-Fresnedo1, T Piña, F Mateos Chaparro

  • 1Servicio de Nefrología, Hospital Universitario Marqués de Valdecilla, Santander. nefffg@humv.es

Nefrologia : Publicacion Oficial De La Sociedad Espanola Nefrologia
|October 20, 2005
PubMed

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Renal artery stenosis can cause secondary hypertension and kidney damage. Percutaneous transluminal angioplasty and stenting successfully controlled blood pressure and improved renal function in a patient with bilateral renal artery disease.

Area of Science:

  • Cardiovascular Medicine
  • Nephrology
  • Interventional Cardiology

Background:

  • Renal artery stenosis (RAS) is a significant cause of secondary hypertension.
  • Atherosclerotic RAS can lead to progressive renal function decline.
  • Revascularization is considered for select patients to manage hypertension and preserve kidney function.

Observation:

  • A 66-year-old male presented with secondary hypertension and worsening renal function.
  • The patient had bilateral atherosclerotic renal artery disease, including complete occlusion of the left renal artery and subocclusive stenosis of the right renal artery.

Findings:

  • Bilateral percutaneous transluminal angioplasty and renal artery stenting were performed.
  • The procedure successfully controlled the patient's blood pressure.
  • Renal function improved and remained stable post-intervention.

Implications:

  • Percutaneous revascularization can be effective in managing complex atherosclerotic renal artery disease.
  • Successful treatment of RAS can lead to improved blood pressure control and renal function preservation.
  • This case highlights the benefits of endovascular treatment for bilateral renal artery stenosis in selected patients.

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