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Renovascular Disease Partial blockages of the arteries to the kidneys are associated with difficult to control high blood pressure (hypertension) and possible kidney failure. While renal artery stenosis remains a relatively rare cause of hypertension, it is one of the few curable sources. Because the inflow of blood into the kidney is partially blocked by the plaque or hardened artery, the kidney itself is fooled into thinking the body does not have enough blood pressure and artificially raises it. Using both advanced technologies with balloons and stents and bypass surgery when necessary, renovascular hypertension has become a curable problem. Questions? Frequently Asked Questions