News tagged with renal artery

High blood pressure treatment has major breakthrough

Researchers from the University of Glasgow have piloted a new technique which can dramatically reduce blood pressure in patients.

Medicine & Health / Medical research

created Nov 18, 2010 | popularity 3 / 5 (2) | comments 1

Kidney abnormalities require more research

Abnormalities in the kidneys and their blood vessels occur in at least 25% of healthy individuals, according to a study appearing in an upcoming issue of the Clinical Journal of the American Society Nephrology (CJASN). While ...

Medicine & Health / Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

created Jan 14, 2010 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Study shows stroke incidence related to angioplasty remains steady over past 15 years

Results of a Mayo Clinic study show the incidence of stroke or mini-stroke related to a coronary angioplasty remained steady over a 15-year period. Researchers say this is good news because physicians now are performing the ...

Medicine & Health / Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

created Nov 16, 2009 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Study questions need for routine intervention in patients with renovascular disease

Some invasive procedures that are becoming increasingly common as a first line of treatment for patients diagnosed with narrowed arteries in and around the kidneys may not be necessary, according to a new study by researchers ...

Medicine & Health / Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

created Oct 13, 2009 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

US has no good system to track medical implants

(AP) -- Three years ago, the maker of a surgical clip called the Hem-o-lok issued an urgent recall notice warning doctors to stop using the fasteners on living kidney donors. It said the clips could dislodge ...

Medicine & Health / Other

created Oct 05, 2009 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0