Renal Artery Stenosis

When plaque is formed in the renal artery (artery supplying kidney) blood flow to the kidney is reduced. This may cause hypertension and also affect the functioning of the kidney. When kidneys stop functioning, patients will require dialysis or kidney transplant.
Diagnosis
Ultrasound
Renal angiogram
Treatment
Renal angioplasty and stenting (Endovascular Procedure)
Surgical bypass to the renal arteries

Successful treatment with angioplasty and stent

Renal artery Stenosis:
This 80 year old lady developed difficult to control high blood pressure. Her left renal artery stenosis was treated successfully with renal angioplasty and stent. Her blood pressure is well controlled now.