McLaughlin et al listed indications for performing a revascularization procedure in a patient with renal artery stenosis. The authors are from the University of Calgary, Western Infimary (Glasgow) and Gartnavel General Hospital (Glasgow).
Patient selection: documented renal artery stenosis
Indications for a revascularization procedure:
(1) hypertension resistant to medical management
(2) deteriorating renal function
(3) critical stenosis of a single functioning kidney
(4) fibromuscular dysplasia
(5) concomitant heart failure, including flash pulmonary edema (cardiorenal syndrome)
Type of Stenosis
Recommended Procedure
atherosclerotic plaque in the aorta obstructing the ostium of the renal artery
angioplasty plus stent
non-ostial
angioplasty
failure of other procedures
surgical bypass
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Purpose: To determine if a patient with renal arterial stenosis should be considered for a revascularization procedure.
Specialty: Nephrology, Clinical Laboratory
Objective: selection
ICD-10: I70.1,
