Renal Angioplasty:
Procedure Type: Minimally invasive
Common/Other Names:
Percutaneous renal angioplasty
Renal artery angioplasty
Procedure Duration: Typically 1 to 2 hours, but can vary depending on the complexity of the procedure.
Hospital Stay: Usually an outpatient procedure, but some patients may require an overnight stay for monitoring.
Anesthesia Needed?: Local anesthesia is used to numb the area where the catheter is inserted.
Before Procedure:
Patients may undergo imaging tests such as ultrasound, CT scans, or MRI to determine the location and severity of the blockage.
They may be advised to stop taking certain medications, such as blood thinners, before the procedure.
After Procedure:
Patients may experience mild discomfort or bruising at the catheter insertion site.
They will need to avoid strenuous activities for a few days after the procedure.
Regular follow-up appointments may be scheduled to monitor the effectiveness of the procedure.
Factors Affecting The Cost:
Surgeon's fees
Anesthesia fees
Hospital or surgical facility fees
Cost of imaging studies and other pre-operative evaluations
Cost of post-operative care and follow-up appointments
Geographic location
Risks & Complications Associated with the Procedure:
Bleeding or hematoma at the catheter insertion site
Infection
Blood vessel damage
Restenosis (re-narrowing of the artery)
Allergic reaction to contrast dye
Cost of Diagnostic Tests:
Pre-operative tests such as imaging studies and blood tests may be required, the cost of which can vary.
Benefits:
Restoration of blood flow to the kidneys
Improvement in kidney function
Reduction of symptoms such as high blood pressure or fluid retention
Additional Information:
Renal angioplasty is performed to treat renal artery stenosis, a condition where the arteries that supply blood to the kidneys become narrowed or blocked.
The procedure involves inserting a catheter with a balloon at the tip into the blocked artery and inflating the balloon to widen the artery and improve blood flow.
Additional comments: including Percutaneous coronary intervention, Renal Angioplasty