Renal Artery Stenting in Ohio

Renal Artery Stenting — Protecting Your Kidneys by Restoring Arterial Blood Flow

Your kidneys depend on a steady supply of oxygen-rich blood delivered through the renal arteries. When these arteries become narrowed or blocked by atherosclerotic plaque — a condition known as renal artery stenosis — it can trigger dangerously high blood pressure that resists medication, progressive decline in kidney function, and in severe cases, kidney failure. Renal artery stenting is a minimally invasive cath lab procedure that reopens the blocked renal artery using balloon angioplasty and a small metal mesh stent, restoring normal blood flow to the kidney and helping to bring blood pressure under control. At Ohio Vein & Vascular, our board-certified vascular specialists perform renal artery stenting across all nine Ohio locations using advanced imaging and catheter technology.

This procedure is particularly important for patients whose high blood pressure has been difficult to control with multiple medications, who are experiencing unexplained kidney function decline, or who develop sudden-onset hypertension later in life — all of which can be signs of renal artery stenosis. During the procedure, a thin catheter is guided through a small puncture — typically in the groin — to the narrowed renal artery. A balloon is inflated to open the blockage, and a stent is placed to hold the artery open permanently. The procedure is performed under local anesthesia with sedation, and most patients go home the same day. Our team uses duplex ultrasound and angiography to precisely evaluate your renal arteries before recommending treatment. Select your nearest location below to learn more and schedule your consultation.