Fibromuscular dysplasia of the renal arteries |
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Authors: | Andrew Z Fenves and C Venkata S Ram |
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Institution: | (1) Baylor University Medical Center, 75235 Dallas, Texas, USA;(2) Texas Blood Pressure Institute, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, 6010 Forest Park Road, 75235 Dallas, Texas, USA |
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Abstract: | Although renovascular hypertension is less common than primary hypertension, it is important for clinicians to recognize this
clinical entity because of its distinct pathophysiology and specific therapy. It is estimated that about 5% of the overall
hypertensive population have renovascular hypertension. Whereas most renovascular lesions are caused by atherosclerosis, stenosis
due to fibrous dysplasia is an important disease. In children and young adults, fibromuscular dysplasia of the renal arteries
is the most common cause of renovascular hypertension. This review deals with the pathology, clinical characteristics, diagnosis,
and therapy of renovascular hypertension associated with fibromuscular dysplasias. |
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