Blockages in the blood flow of the renal arteries can lead to elevated blood pressure and impairment of kidney function. Ultrasound and nuclear imaging studies can diagnose this condition.


The patient underwent an angiogram of the right kidney and the picture shows a blockage towards the right.


Balloon angioplasty and stent deployment was carried out.


The following angiogram shows the stent after deployment and the increase in flow from the right kidney.