Abstract
Renal artery stenosis (RAS) is associated with hypertension and renal impairment.
Atherosclerosis is the leading etiologic factor which accounts for >90% of the cases.
Those with atherosclerotic RAS (ARAS) tend to have concomitant atherosclerosis in
other vascular beds, so they are at a high risk of adverse coronary and cerebrovascular
events. Management of ARAS is controversial, with limited indications for revascularization.
In this review, the author aims to discuss the pathophysiology, natural history, diagnosis,
and management of ARAS.
Keywords
atherosclerosis - renal artery stenosis - revascularization in renal artery stenosis
