Abstract

Renal artery stenosis and renovascular hypertension are important considerations in patients with hypertension that is difficult to control. The diagnosis may also have prognostic significance for progressive renal disease. The most common causes of renal artery stenosis are atherosclerotic disease and fibromuscular dysplasia. The pathophysiology of renal artery stenosis is reviewed, and the pros and cons of various imaging studies in the appropriate clinical setting are discussed. Treatment includes aggressive control of hypertension, dealing with associated cardiac risk factors, and angioplasty or surgery in specific circumstances.

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