Renal

Atherosclerotic Renal Artery Stenosis: To Revascularize or Not

At long term, atherosclerotic renal artery stenosis (RAS) can lead to hypertension, chronic kidney disease, and cardiac...

Selecting Renal Denervation Responsive Patients: Meta-Analysis of Observational Data

Hypertension treatment has evolved considerably over time. However, managing adverse events driven by medication is still challenging,...

Renal Denervation is Safe and Reduces Blood Pressure and Medication

We are well aware of the multifactorial nature of hypertension, as well as the fact that it...

Simplified Rapid Intravenous Hydration for the Prevention of Contrast-Induced Nephropathy in Patients with Chronic Kidney Disease

Patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) undergoing coronary angiography are at increased risk of developing contrast-associated acute...

EuroPCR 2023 | New Renal Denervation Devices Show Promising Results

The Netrod System study included 205 patients with uncontrolled essential hypertension while taking two drugs (nifedipine and hydrochlorothiazide),...

EuroPCR 2023 | More Evidence in Favor of Renal Denervation

This study included 219 patients with uncontrolled essential hypertension who had received at least two antihypertensive drugs. All...

Is There Any Difference in Clinical Outcomes Between Transient and Persistent Acute Kidney Injury in ACS Patients after Invasive Treatment?

Acute kidney injury (AKI) following acute coronary syndrome (ACS) is associated with prolonged hospital stay and worse...

TEATE Trial: Urine Alkalinization as a Target to Prevent Contrast-Associated Kidney Injury

Acute kidney injury related to iodinated contrast significantly increases morbidity and mortality after angiography or angioplasty. According...