Transcatheter Unilateral Renal Artery Embolization for Managing Refractory Hypertension Prior to Renal Transplant

Abstract

We report a case of unilateral renal artery embolization as a management of refractory hypertension that precluded renal transplantation in a patient with end-stage renal disease and not a candidate for nephrectomy. Over the subsequent few months, the targeted blood pressure was achieved followed by noncomplicated renal transplantation.

Keywords

• high-risk surgery
• refractory hypertension
• renal transplant
• unilateral renal artery embolization