Renal Artery Obstruction
Synonyms
Obstruction, Renal Artery
Obstructions, Renal Artery
Renal Artery Obstructions
Renal Artery Stenoses
Renal Artery Stenosis
Stenoses, Renal Artery
Stenosis, Renal Artery
Narrowing or occlusion of the RENAL ARTERY or arteries. It is due usually to ATHEROSCLEROSIS; FIBROMUSCULAR DYSPLASIA; THROMBOSIS; EMBOLISM, or external pressure. The reduced renal perfusion can lead to renovascular hypertension (HYPERTENSION, RENOVASCULAR).
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