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Pathology
Narrowing of the renal artery
Aetiology
Atherosclerosis, fibromuscular dysplasia, scar formation
Signs
Hypertension, pulmonary oedema, renal artery bruit
Symptoms
Renal failure
Investigations
Bloods: FBC, U&E, Clotting
Imaging: Angiogram, MRA, Renal ultrasound
Treatment
Medical: Control of blood pressure
Surgical: Artery stenting, angioplasty
Prognosis
Usually good with treatment
CRF, pulmonary oedema, malignant hypertension
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