Stents that expand narrowed arteries that supply blood to the kidneys
The renal arteries can become blocked or narrow from atherosclerosis (build-up in the walls of arteries), fibromuscular dysplasia (twisting of arteries) or other lesions causing obstruction of blood flow.
We can implant stents to widen the arteries and improve blood flow. Our MHVI physicians are experts in treating these problems.
What to expect during your stent placement procedure
You may be asked not to eat or drink before the procedure. Ask your doctor if you should continue taking your regular medications.
An IV will be inserted in your arm to provide fluids, medications, and sedation to help you relax. An injection of local anesthetic will be given in your arm or groin where the surgeon will insert a catheter, which is a thin, flexible tube with a balloon affixed to it. The surgeon will guide the catheter to the renal artery using X-ray images and may use a contrast dye to improve the image guidance.
Once the catheter is in place, the balloon will inflate to open the artery and press the stent against the artery wall, holding it open. The surgeon will remove the catheter and balloon, and you will be taken to a recovery area to be monitored for several hours before we send you home.
Conditions
A disease that causes abnormal cell development in the artery wall and results in arteries that bulge, tear, or narrow.
Left renal vein compression (nutcracker syndrome)
Left renal vein compression, also known as nutcracker syndrome, occurs when the vein that that carries blood filtered by the left kidney is pinched between the abdominal aorta and another artery or the spine.
Renal artery disease, also known as renal artery stenosis, is a narrowing or blockage of the renal arteries, which bring blood to the kidneys.
Tests
Fluoroscopy
A fluoroscopy is an imaging technique that uses a continuous X-ray beam passed through the body to create real-time, moving images of your internal structures.
Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)
Magnetic resonance imaging, better known as cardiac MRI, is a combination of radio waves, magnets and computer technology to create images of your heart and blood vessels.
Our providers
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Moutasem Aljundi, MD
Vascular And Interventional Radiology & Interventional Radiology
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Crystal D. Cargill, FNPBC MS
Cardiovascular Disease & Cardiac Surgery
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Lizollette Ekwopi, MSN NP
Cardiovascular Disease & Vascular Surgery
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Stephanie Schwalm Jacobs, MD
Cardiology
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Arshad Ahmed Khan, MBBS MD
Interventional Radiology & Vascular And Interventional Radiology
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Misaki Mikki Kiguchi, MD
Vascular Surgery
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Michael Benjamin Lee, MD
Interventional Cardiology & Cardiology
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Christine Theresa Owen, MSN NP
Interventional Radiology & Vascular Surgery
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Mark O'Brien Peeler, MD
Vascular Surgery
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Daniel Martin Schwegler, PA
Vascular Surgery
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Ajaypaul Singh Sukhi, MD
Interventional Cardiology, Cardiovascular Disease & Internal Medicine
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Alex R. Tabone, MSPAS PA
Cardiology
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Raghuveer Vallabhaneni, MD
Vascular Surgery
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Christopher Stuart Wilcox, MD
Nephrology
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Asmir I. Syed, MD
Interventional Cardiology
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Georgia Willie-Carnegie, MD
Cardiology
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Our locations
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MedStar Health: Vascular Surgery at MedStar Good Samaritan Hospital - Smyth Building
5601 Loch Raven Boulevard Smyth Building Ste 303 Baltimore, MD 21239
443-444-3435
MedStar Health: Vascular Surgery at MedStar Franklin Square Medical Center
9101 Franklin Square Dr. MedStar Franklin Square Medical Center Suite 212 Baltimore, MD 21237
443-777-1901
MedStar Health: Vascular Surgery at MedStar Georgetown University Hospital
3800 Reservoir Road Northwest Pasquerilla Healthcare Center Building 4 Washington, DC 20007
877-367-2434
MedStar Health: Vascular Surgery at MedStar Harbor Hospital
3001 South Hanover Street Suite 216 Baltimore, MD 21225
410-261-8226
MedStar Health: Vascular Surgery at MedStar Montgomery Medical Center
18101 Prince Philip Drive Suite 5200 Olney, MD 20832
410-657-1947
MedStar Health: Vascular Surgery at MedStar Southern Maryland Hospital Center
7503 Surratts Road Clinton, MD 20735
301-877-5637
MedStar Health: Vascular Surgery at MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital
25500 Point Lookout Road Ste 200 Leonardtown, MD 20650
240-434-4022
MedStar Health: Vascular Surgery at MedStar Union Memorial Hospital - Calvert Street Building
3300 North Calvert Street First Floor Baltimore, MD 21218
410-261-8226
MedStar Health: Vascular Surgery at MedStar Washington Hospital Center - Physician Office Building
106 Irving Street NW Physician Office Bldg. Suite 3150 North Tower Washington, DC 20010
202-877-0456
Insurance
MedStar Health accepts most major health insurance plans. If you are uncertain as to whether your individual health insurance plan is accepted at MedStar Health, please call your insurance company.