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Endovascular Treatment of Renal Artery Stenosis

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Renal artery stenosis can result in uncontrolled hypertension, kidney failure, or pulmonary edema. In this chapter, treatment of renal artery stenosis using stents is discussed. In addition, outcomes and expected results are described.

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    Sanjay Misra MD, FSIR, FAHA

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Misra, S. (2014). Endovascular Treatment of Renal Artery Stenosis. In: Lerman, L., Textor, S. (eds) Renal Vascular Disease. Springer, London. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4471-2810-6_20

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