Renal artery embolization (RAE) is becoming increasingly recognized as a beneficial adjunct in the treatment of numerous renal diseases. In this Review, the authors discuss the advantages and ...

The glomerulus filters blood, which enters the kidneys through the renal arteries and leaves through the renal veins. The kidneys are relatively small organs, but they receive 20% to 25% of the ...

Renal insufficiency in patients with renal-artery stenosis is also associated with markedly decreased survival. 11 The explanation for the increased risk of cardiovascular events among patients ...

In December 2021, Fist Assist received Breakthrough Device designation from the FDA for its wearable vein dilation device intended for End Stage Renal Disease (ESDR) patients.. FA-1 is an FDA 510k ...

A total of 1036 patients were included in the analysis (534 patients with radial-artery grafts and 502 patients with saphenous-vein grafts). After a mean (±SD) follow-up time of 60±30 months ...

In nutcracker syndrome, the renal vein coming from your left kidney becomes compressed and blood can't flow through it normally. Instead, blood can flow backwards into other veins and cause them ...

A 22-year-old man underwent right radical orchiectomy for a testicular mass; the histopathological diagnosis was pure teratoma of the testis. Computed Tomography (CT) with contrast material of the ...

Nutcracker syndrome may go away as you grow taller or gain weight. This shift can naturally change the angle between your aorta and superior mesenteric artery, easing pressure on your left renal vein.

TCT 466: Renal Artery Denervation Combined With Pulmonary Vein Isolation in Patients With Heart Failure and Atrial Fibrillation: A Randomized Trial Preliminary Results and Study Design. Presenter: ...

Learn the differences between arteries and veins, the body's two main types of blood vessels, with a focus on their function and structure. Healthline Health Conditions ...