Distal Protection During Renal Angioplasty Seems to Improve Outcomes

In a pilot study, use of a distal embolic-protection device during percutaneous renal angioplasty and stenting resulted in short-term kidney function similar to that achieved with surgery. The researchers speculate that this technique preserves kidney function because of a decrease in the number of emboli at the time of angioplasty. Marlene...

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