In a small series of patients with renal artery stenosis, primary patency at six months was 92%. WASHINGTON D.C.—A novel stent may have advantages over previous stents in the treatment of renal artery ...

A year after treatment, 65% of patients with renovascular hypertension experienced improvement. CHICAGO—Most patients with renovascular hypertension experience improved BP control and improved or ...

As we strive to practice evidence-based medicine, using sophisticated analytical methods to guide our clinical decisions is alluring. Clinicians must, however, be fully aware of the influence of ...

A doctor places a kidney stent, also called a ureteral stent, to keep urine flowing from the kidney to the bladder, usually after you have a kidney stone or some other obstruction. While your doctor ...

Stents open up narrowed arteries. When you have a stent placed, it’s meant to be permanent. Stents can stay in your body without breaking down over time, though in some cases they may need replacement ...

Compared to bare metal stents, placement of stents that release the medication paclitaxel reduces the risk of the artery re-narrowing nine months following angioplasty for patients with complex ...