Renal Artery Stenosis
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Renal artery stenosis is when the blood vessels that bring oxygen rich blood to the kidneys are narrowed which prevents the normal amount of oxygen rich blood from reaching the kidneys.
Causes:
The main causes of renal artery stenosis are
Symptoms:
Symptoms for renal artery stenosis are not shown until the condition has advanced. Usually, the condition is detected incidentally during testing for something else. Symptoms include
Imaging and Diagnostics:
There are many ways for the doctor to diagnose renal artery stenosis. Below are tests that the doctor may ask the patient to make a proper diagnosis
Treatments:
The goal of treatment for renal artery stenosis is to restore blood flow to the kidneys. The doctor may suggest the following treatment methods
Lifestyle Changes:
The doctor may suggest lifestyle changes as part of the treatment plan. These suggestions may include
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