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Revisiting renovascular imaging for renal sympathetic denervation: current techniques and applications

Authors: Uei Pua, Cher Heng Tan, Hee Hwa Ho, Julian Ko Beng Tan, Paul Jau Leong Ong

Published in: European Radiology | Issue 2/2015

Abstract

Renal sympathetic denervation (RDN) is an emerging technique in the treatment of resistant hypertension, most commonly performed using an endovascular approach. Clinical and anatomical criteria for RDN are well established and imaging plays an integral role in selecting patients with suitable anatomy, procedural planning and device selection. Nevertheless, the current body of literature surrounding imaging related to RDN remains limited. The purpose of this article is to illustrate the expectations and limitations of various imaging techniques, including Doppler ultrasound, CT angiography, MR angiography and newer techniques such as non-contrast MR angiography, in the context of RDN.

Key Points

• To understand the role of imaging in renal denervation

• To understand strengths and weaknesses of current imaging techniques

• To understand the relevant imaging findings in the context of renal denervation

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Title: Revisiting renovascular imaging for renal sympathetic denervation: current techniques and applications
Authors: Uei Pua
Cher Heng Tan
Hee Hwa Ho
Julian Ko Beng Tan
Paul Jau Leong Ong
Publication date: 01-02-2015
Publisher: Springer Berlin Heidelberg
Published in: European Radiology / Issue 2/2015
Print ISSN: 0938-7994
Electronic ISSN: 1432-1084
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00330-014-3392-6

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