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Diseases » Renal Artery Stenosis » Introduction
 

Renal Artery Stenosis

Renal Artery Stenosis: Introduction

Renal Artery Stenosis: An abnormal narrowing of the renal artery which is the main artery the supplies the kidney. More detailed information about the symptoms, causes, and treatments of Renal Artery Stenosis is available below.

Symptoms of Renal Artery Stenosis

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Renal Artery Stenosis: Undiagnosed Conditions

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Misdiagnosis and Renal Artery Stenosis

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Renal Artery Stenosis: Rare Types

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Causes of Renal Artery Stenosis

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Treatments for Renal Artery Stenosis

  • Surgery to reduce artery obstruction- percutaneous transluminal balloon angioplasty, stent insertion
  • Aspirin
  • Treatment of underlying risk factors eg diabetes, hyperlipidemia
  • more treatments...»

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