Comparative effectiveness of management strategies for renal artery stenosis

Balk E, Raman G, Chung M, Ip S, Tatsioni A, Alonso A, Kupelnick B, Chew P, DeVine D, Gilbert S, Lau J
Record ID 32006001038
English
Authors' objectives:

This report summarizes the evidence evaluating the effect and safety of angioplasty with stent placements and medical therapies in the treatment of atherosclerotic renal artery stenosis (ARAS), particularly after long-term followup.

Authors' methods: Review
Details
Project Status: Completed
Year Published: 2006
English language abstract: An English language summary is available
Publication Type: Not Assigned
Country: United States
MeSH Terms
  • Arteriosclerosis
  • Renal Artery Obstruction
  • Vascular Surgical Procedures
Contact
Organisation Name: Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
Contact Address: Center for Outcomes and Evidence Technology Assessment Program, 540 Gaither Road, Rockville, MD 20850, USA. Tel: +1 301 427 1610; Fax: +1 301 427 1639;
Contact Name: martin.erlichman@ahrq.hhs.gov
Contact Email: martin.erlichman@ahrq.hhs.gov
Copyright: Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ)
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