Published 1981 | Version v1
Journal article

Percutaneous transluminal angioplasty of renal artery stenosis

  • 1. Sao Paulo Univ. (Brazil). Faculdade de Medicina

Description

Percutaneous transluminal angioplasty was performed in 7 patients with hypertension and renal artery stenosis, caused by atherosclerosis in 3 patients and fibromuscular disease in 4. The balloon dilatation was successful in all patients. In 6 patients the blood pressure was normalized within 5 days after the procedure, and remained so in 5 on follow up 3 to 10 months later. (Auth.)

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Journal Title
Acta Radiol., Diagn.
Journal Volume
22
Journal Issue
5
Series
Acta Radiol., Diagn.
Journal Page Range
571-575
ISSN
0567-8056