Duplex scanning of renal arteries for stenosis.
1996
R G Appel, and
A J Bleyer, and
K J Hansen
UI
MeSH Term
Description
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D012078
Renal Artery Obstruction
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).