Results of the major randomized clinical trials of renal stenting and implications for future treatment strategies

Semin Vasc Surg. 2013 Dec;26(4):161-4. doi: 10.1053/j.semvascsurg.2014.06.003. Epub 2014 Jun 12.

Abstract

The management of atherosclerotic renovascular disease remains an area of controversy. This review details the results of major clinical trials and their implications for contemporary treatment recommendations for affected patients.

Publication types

  • Comparative Study
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Angioplasty / methods*
  • Atherosclerosis / complications*
  • Atherosclerosis / therapy
  • Female
  • Follow-Up Studies
  • Humans
  • Hypertension, Renal / etiology
  • Hypertension, Renal / therapy*
  • Male
  • Patient Selection
  • Randomized Controlled Trials as Topic
  • Renal Artery Obstruction / etiology
  • Renal Artery Obstruction / therapy*
  • Risk Assessment
  • Severity of Illness Index
  • Stents*
  • Treatment Outcome