Abstract
To determine the therapeutic efficiency of percutaneous revascularization in renal artery stenosis (RAS), as well as the role of comprehensive factors such as patient selection and degree of artery stenosis, on clinical outcome. 101 patients with hemodynamically relevant RAS underwent percutaneous angioplasty (PTA). 65.7 % were male (mean age: 64 years; range: 18-84). The clinical data was retrospectively analyzed. The serum creatinine (Cr), glomerular filtration rate (GFR), and blood pressure (BP) levels pre- and postprocedural, between 6 months and 1year, were retrospectively collected and statistically analyzed. Follow-up data was available in 34 (33.7 %) and 28patients (27.7 %) for Cr and MAP, respectively. A significant drop in mean arterial pressure (MAP) was observed on follow-up (mean -5.27 mmHg). Higher baseline Cr and MAP values showed a more pronounced drop in the follow-up (Cr: p0.002; difference to baseline -0.25 mg/dL, 95 %CI:-0.36, -0.07 and BP p < 0.001; diff. to baseline -0.72 mmHg; 95 %CI: -1.4, -0.40). There was no association between comorbidities, gender, and degree of stenosis with renal and BP outcome. No significant improvement in renal function was observed on follow-up (mean Cr drop: -0.015 mg/dL). The age group 51-60 years showed a significant improvement in BP (p 0.030; diff. to baseline -19.2 mmHg; 95 %CI: -34, -4.3). There was a slight reduction in antihypertensive medication following angioplasty (0.2 fewer). Minor complications were recorded in five procedures (4.9 %). Percutaneous renal artery revascularization in the presence of atherosclerotic RAS is a safe procedure associated with a significant drop in post-procedural BP. No significant improvement in renal function was observed. Further prospective studies focused on patient selection are necessary. · Percutaneous stent angioplasty in renal artery stenosis is associated with a significant improvement in post-procedural blood pressure control.. · There is no improvement in renal function after percutaneous stent angioplasty for renal artery stenosis (RAS).. · Percutaneous stent angioplasty is a safe procedure.. · Guerreiro H, Avanesov M, Dinnies S et al. Efficiency of Percutaneous Stent Angioplasty in Renal Artery Stenosis - 15Years of Experience at a Single Center. Fortschr Röntgenstr 2021; 193: 298 - 304.
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