A renal flow system and method direct fluid into renal arteries from a
location within the aorta. A renal flow assembly has a tapered tube that
is adjustable between a radially collapsed condition for delivery to the
location through a delivery sheath and a radially expanded condition that
divides aortic flow into exterior and interior paths. The tube's wall is
made from a sheet of flexible material, such as PTFE or ePTFE. Two,
nickel-titanium rings radially support the tube's ends and are connected
by a longitudinal spine support. A fluid delivery assembly injects drug
to flow along the exterior flow path and the tubular wall directs the
agent into the renal artery ostium. The tube's taper has localized shape
for circumferential agent mixing to infuse both kidneys' renals. The flow
assembly allows an interventional device, e.g. delivery catheter, to
advance across the location while directing blood into the renals and
perfusing downstream circulation. The renal flow assembly and distal
device are used within a common guide sheath through a single puncture
wound. Vasodilators, antioxidants, or diuretics are delivered to the
kidneys to treat/prevent RCN, CHF, or ARF.