Revascularization for Renovascular Disease
Published: June 16, 2022
- Renovascular disease is a major causal factor for secondary hypertension and renal ischemic disease. Revascularization studies have failed to prove that this procedure is more effective than medical therapy for most patients.
- Based on clinical experience of hypertension centers, there are specific populations with hypertension that may benefit from revascularization in renovascular disease.
- This statement outlines characteristics of patients for consideration for referral for renovascular intervention based on current data from clinical studies.
Supporting Materials
- Commentary: When is Renovascular Hypertension Amenable to Revascularization by George Bakris, MD
- Top Things to Know: Revascularization for Renovascular Disease