Before
After
A high-grade renal
artery stenosis in a
patient with
elevated creatine
before and after treatment with a Palmaz stent.
Before
After
High grade renal
artery stenosis
in a patient
with
elevated creatinine
before and after treatment with angioplasty and
Palmaz stent
placement.
|
Renal Artery Stenosis
 This
condition can lead to elevated blood pressure or loss of kidney function.
This is one of the leading causes of renal failure and the need for dialysis.
Pictured on the right is a normal renal arteriogram (arrows indicate the renal arteries).
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