How the Procedure Works

During the procedure, a small catheter is inserted through the groin or wrist and guided to the narrowed renal artery using real-time imaging. A tiny balloon is inflated to open the artery (angioplasty), and a stent, a small metal mesh tube, is placed to keep the artery open and maintain normal blood flow to the kidneys.

The treatment is performed under local anesthesia, typically takes less than an hour, and most patients go home the same day.

Who Might Benefit from Renal Artery Stenting:

• Patients with high blood pressure (hypertension) that’s difficult to control with medication
• People with reduced kidney function due to poor blood flow
• Individuals with renal artery stenosis found during imaging studies
• Those experiencing congestive heart failure or sudden fluid buildup due to kidney-related circulation issues

Benefits of Renal Artery Stenting:

• Restores blood flow to the kidneys
• May help control blood pressure more effectively
• Helps protect kidney function and prevent further damage
• Minimally invasive procedure with fast recovery
• Performed in a comfortable, outpatient Cath Lab setting

Expert Vascular Care Across Ohio

Our Cath Lab specialists perform Renal Artery Stenting and other advanced vascular procedures at Ohio Vein and Vascular locations throughout Ohio, including Columbus – Polaris, Columbus – Reynoldsburg, Mentor, Avon, Medina, Independence, and Canton. We use advanced imaging and personalized care to help restore healthy circulation and kidney function.

Take the First Step Toward Better Kidney and Vascular Health

If you’ve been diagnosed with renal artery stenosis or are managing uncontrolled hypertension, Renal Artery Stenting may help restore healthy blood flow and improve kidney function.

Schedule a complimentary leg screening at your nearest Ohio Vein and Vascular clinic to learn more about your vascular health and treatment options.