Mesh term Renal Artery Obstruction
Browse to parent terms:Arterial Occlusive Diseases
Kidney Diseases
Description
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 (HYPERTENSION, RENOVASCULAR).Search for this term in our Faculty Database
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