Imaging and stenting for renal artery stenosis

Hosp Med. 1999 May;60(5):329-36. doi: 10.12968/hosp.1999.60.5.1111.

Abstract

Renal artery stenosis is a potentially correctable cause of hypertension and renal failure, using endoluminal or, less commonly, surgical techniques. A number of imaging techniques can be used to diagnose renal artery stenosis, all with similar accuracy.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Decision Making
  • Diagnostic Imaging / methods*
  • Humans
  • Renal Artery Obstruction / diagnosis*
  • Renal Artery Obstruction / surgery
  • Stents*