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Study identifies steps to improve safety of renal artery stenting

03-26-2007 · EurekAlert!

High blood pressure is the most common chronic medical condition in the US, and the most common identifiable cause is renal artery stenosis. Renal artery stenting is a widely performed but controversial procedure for patients. Use of a platelet inhibitor may make renal artery stenting safer for patients, especially when used in combination with an embolic protection device, according to a study presented today at the American College of Cardiology's Innovation in Intervention: i2 Summit.

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