Renal Artery Stenosis Treatment: Restoring Blood Flow to the Kidney
A clear guide to the treatment of renal artery stenosis, narrowing of the arteries supplying the kidneys that can cause high blood pressure and kidney dysfunction.
Treatment begins with
Diagnostic Confirmation
Medical Management Trial
Procedural Evaluation
Ongoing Monitoring
This treatment pathway follows confirmation of significant renal artery narrowing.
You may need this if...
These signs may indicate that this treatment is the recommended course of care:
- Imaging confirming significant renal artery narrowing
- Difficult-to-control high blood pressure despite multiple medications
- Declining kidney function alongside confirmed stenosis
- Sudden worsening of kidney function after starting certain blood pressure medications
A nephrologist's evaluation confirms whether this treatment is the right option for you.
What Does Renal Artery Stenosis Treatment Involve?
Treatment ranges from blood pressure medication and monitoring for milder cases, to procedures that open or bypass the narrowed artery in select patients with more significant blockage and uncontrolled blood pressure.
Many patients are managed effectively with blood pressure medication alone, with procedures reserved for select cases.
When This Treatment is Considered
This treatment pathway follows confirmation of significant renal artery narrowing.
- Imaging confirming significant renal artery narrowing
- Difficult-to-control high blood pressure despite multiple medications
- Declining kidney function alongside confirmed stenosis
- Sudden worsening of kidney function after starting certain blood pressure medications
The Care Pathway
1. Diagnostic Confirmation
Imaging confirms the location and severity of the arterial narrowing.
2. Medical Management Trial
Blood pressure medication and monitoring are typically tried first for most patients.
3. Procedural Evaluation
For select patients with severe blockage or uncontrolled blood pressure, a procedure to restore blood flow may be considered.
4. Ongoing Monitoring
Regular follow-up tracks blood pressure control and kidney function over time.
“Your care team supports you through every stage, from evaluation to ongoing monitoring and follow-up.”
Expected Benefits and Possible Risks
Appropriate treatment can improve blood pressure control and help protect kidney function, though not every patient needs a procedure.
Every treatment has potential risks. Your nephrologist will discuss your individual risks before starting treatment.
Recovery & Follow-up
Recovery depends on the treatment path chosen, with medical management requiring no recovery period.
Your nephrologist will monitor your blood pressure response and kidney function to guide any further steps.
Regular monitoring, lab tests and lifestyle guidance all play an important role in protecting your kidney function over time.
Questions to Ask Your Care Team
- 1.How severe is my renal artery narrowing?
- 2.Can this be managed with medication alone?
- 3.What are the risks and benefits of a procedure to open the artery?
- 4.How will treatment affect my blood pressure control?
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