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Renovascular Disease

Most kidneys work well to clean the blood and keep the body's fluids and electrolytes in balance. But sometimes, the arteries of the kidneys can get smaller or become blocked. This can seriously damage this important filtering system. It can limit the blood supply going to and from the kidneys.

Archived from the 2024 edition

Overview

Renovascular diseases are diseases of the arteries to the kidneys. High blood pressure and/or kidney failure can result from these diseases.

The information here can help you talk with your doctor about treatment.

In this entry

The archived page carried these sections, in this order.

  • What are the types of renovascular diseases?
  • Symptoms
  • Diagnosis
  • Treatment
  • Lifestyle Changes
  • Medicine
  • Surgical Procedures
  • After Treatment
  • Frequently Asked Questions
  • Can renovascular disease lead to kidney failure?

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