title: Preserving renal function by revascularization.
abstract: Renal revascularization may improve or stabilize kidney function in properly selected patients with atherosclerotic renal artery stenosis. Determining kidney salvability, choosing the optimal form of intervention, and assessing preoperative risk are essential in approaching the treatment of this complex patient group.
authors: Department of Hypertension and Nephrology, Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Ohio 44195-5042.
authors: M J
authors: MJ
authors: Schreiber
authors: M A
authors: MA
authors: Pohl
authors: A C
authors: AC
authors: Novick
mesh_terms: D000800:Angioplasty, Balloon; D006801:Humans; D012078:Renal Artery Obstruction / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery / Q000628:therapy*