Notes in 03_Renal Artery Stenosis

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Published	02/10/2024	{{c1::Renal Artery Stenosis}} is {{c2::reduced perfusion to the kidneys secondary to renal arterial diseases such as atherosclerosis or fibromuscular …
Published	02/10/2024	Presentation of {{c2::Renal Artery Stenosis}} {{c1::30 years (associated with fibromuscular dysplasia)}} {{c1::50 years (associated with atheroscleros…
Published	02/10/2024	Investigations of Renal Artery Stenosis{{c1::Urinalysis (can be normal or abnormal depending on degree of stenosis)}}{{c1::Bloods (Creatinine and Lipi…
Published	02/10/2024	Bloods done for Renal Artery Stenosis include {{c1::creatinine levels (normal/raised)}} and {{c1::lipid profile (abnormal in atherosclerosis)}}
Published	02/10/2024	The choice between Renal CT Angiography and Renal MR Angiography for Renal Artery Stenosis depends on {{c1::creatinine clearance (CrCl)}}
Published	02/10/2024	{{c1::Renal CT Angiography}} is done for visualisation of Renal Artery Stenosis if creatinine clearance (CrCl) is {{c2::>60}} mL/min
Published	02/10/2024	{{c1::Renal MR Angiography}} is done for visualisation of Renal Artery Stenosis if creatinine clearance (CrCl) is {{c2::<30}} mL/min to avoid {{c2:…
Published	02/10/2024	Renal MR/CT Angiography for Renal Artery Stenosis shows {{c1::String of beads}} appearance in {{c2::Fibromuscular dysplasia}}
Published	02/10/2024	Management of Renal Artery Stenosis{{c1::Control blood pressure and atherosclerosis}}{{c1::Balloon angioplasty +/- stenting for atherosclerosis and fi…
Published	02/10/2024	The usage of {{c1::ACE inhibitors}} and {{c1::Angiotensin receptor blockers}} to lower blood pressure may induce more kidney damage and they are contr…
Published	02/10/2024	Indications of balloon angioplasty +/- stenting for Atherosclerotic Renal Artery Stenosis {{c1::Symptomatic with >60% stenosis}} {{c1::Unresponsive…
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