The present invention provides and apparatus and methods for emboli removaland stenting within the renal arteries having a catheter system having a distalocclusion element, a stent deployment section, and an emboli removal lumen.The occlusion element is disposed at a predetermined distance from the stentdeployment section specific for use in the renal artery, and is constructed toreduce the potential for perforation or jailing during stent deployment. Theapparatus further includes an array of radio-opaque markers disposed on thestent delivery catheter to facilitate accurate stent deployment within a renalartery.
