Renovascular occlusive disease is one of the most common and correctable secondary causes of hypertension. The possibility of renal artery stenosis is suggested by uncontrolled hypertension, hypertension in new patients, loss of blood pressure control, unilateral small...
ACE inhibitors are well-tolerated by most individuals. Nevertheless, they are not free of side effects, and some patients should not use ACE inhibitors. ACE inhibitors usually are not prescribed for pregnant women because they may cause birth defects. Individuals with bilateralrenal artery stenosis(n...
Although D-dimer levels are not routinely measured to diagnose arterial thrombosis, some evidence suggests they may be useful as an indicator of arterial thromboembolic risk. A study that followed 7,863 subjects with a history of heart attack or unstable angina for six years found higher D-dimer...
Contrast-enhanced venography is considered the reference standard to diagnose LRV compression. Phlebography via femoral access can demonstrate venous compression at the site of the SMA crossing, enlarged venous tributaries and reflux into pelvic varicosities or perirenal varicosities.9 Because the normal...
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Hypertension affects up to 58.4 million people in the United States and is one of the most common diseases worldwide, with well known morbidity and mortality. The vast majority of patients who have hypertension, approximately 90% to 98%, have essential hypertension without structural lesions or ...
Unfortunately the potential for renal revascularization to prevent ESRD has been exaggerated.doi:10.1046/j.1525-139X.2001.00039.xJohn MainRenal Unit, South Cleveland Hospital, Middlesbrough, EnglandJohn Wiley & Sons, LtdSeminars in DialysisMain J. How important is atheromatous renal artery stenosis ...
doi:10.1111/j.1523-1755.2004.669_3.xMainJohnKidney InternationalMain J. How can stenosis of one renal artery cause failure of two kidneys? Kidney Int 2004;66:460.MAIN J: How can stenosis of one renal artery cause failure of two kidneys? Kidney Int 66:460, 2004...
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renal artery angioplastyrenal artery stenosisRenin‐angiotensin‐aldosterone systemAtherosclerotic renal artery stenosis (RAS) has been identified as an independent predictor of death in patients with coronary artery disease. Renin゛ngiotensin゛ldosterone system (RAAS) activation occurs with both unilateral ...