In renal artery stenosis, the kidneys send hormones telling the body to hold onto more salt and water, increasing blood pressure and leading to high blood pressure (hypertension). Atherosclerosis ...

Long-term hypertension caused by worsening renal artery stenosis can cause kidney failure. The use of medications to relax ...

It usually presents in one of three forms: asymptomatic renal artery stenosis, renovascular hypertension, or ischemic nephropathy. This complexity often makes diagnostic and management decisions ...

The procedure, which involves zapping nerves around the renal artery that feeds blood to the kidneys, appears best suited for those with uncontrolled or resistant hypertension. Resistant ...

Renal or hepatic impairment. Salt/volume depletion. Severe CHF. Renal artery or aortic stenosis. Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy. Monitor for neutropenia in renal or collagen vascular disease.