Renal artery stenosis

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Renal artery stenosis is "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."[1]

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  1. ↑ Anonymous (2024), Renal artery stenosis (English). Medical Subject Headings. U.S. National Library of Medicine.
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