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Learn about renal artery anatomy, RAS etiology, patient assessment, treatment options, and post-procedure care. Understand indications for endovascular treatment and proper medication strategies. Master access site techniques for successful angioplasty and stenting procedures.
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PASES Renal Arteries Learning Objectives Renal System After finishing this section, you will be able to: • Describe the anatomy of the renal arteries • Identify common anatomical variations • Understand the etiology and natural history of RAS • Discuss common complications of RAS
PASES Renal Arteries Learning Objectives Patient Assessment After finishing this section you will be able to: • Identify symptoms and signs suggesting the presence of RAS • Describe commonly used screening techniques • Describe commonly used diagnostic imaging studies
PASES Renal Arteries Learning Objectives Treatment After finishing this section, you will be able to: • Explain the goals of treatment of RAS • Discuss treatment options for RAS
PASES Renal Arteries Learning Objectives General Strategy After finishing this module, you will be able to: • Identify the indications for endovascular treatment of RAS • Understand what criteria to use when selecting patients for first 10 cases • Explain how to gain access for angioplasty and stenting • Describe proper adjunctive pharmacology • Describe interventional strategy for renal artery angioplasty and stenting • Describe proper follow-up care for patients who have received a stent
PASES Renal Arteries Learning Objectives Medication After finishing this module, you will be able to: • Describe property adjunctive pharmacology
PASES Renal Arteries Learning Objectives Access Site After finishing this module, you will be able to: • Explain how to gain access for angioplasty and stenting • Understand which angiographic studies to perform • Identify criteria for selection of guide catheter or guide sheath • Describe two strategies for engaging the ostium of the renal artery • Explain why embolic protection devices are used