Treatment for Renal Artery Narrowing
at Michigan Heart Group

Renal artery stenosis is a narrowing of arteries that carry blood to one or both of the kidneys. Most often seen in older people with atherosclerosis, renal artery stenosis can worsen over time and often leads to high blood pressure and kidney damage.

Initial treatment for renal artery stenosis is often medication, which may require three or more different drugs to control high blood pressure.

In some cases, an intervention such as angioplasty, often with stenting or surgery, may be recommended. With angioplasty, a catheter is inserted into the body through a blood vessel and guided to the narrowed or blocked renal artery. A balloon on the catheter is then inflated which helps open up the inside of the artery. A stent can then be placed to keep the area open.

If you're diagnosed with renal artery stenosis you can consult with a board-certified Michigan Heart Group Vascular Specialist and the latest treatment for this condition can be offered.

To schedule your appointment, call 248-267-5050 or request your appointment online.