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DOI: 10.1055/s-0041-1730004
State-of-the-Art Review

Atherosclerotic Renal Artery Stenosis: A Review

Thilina Gunawardena 
1   Department of Vascular and Transplant Surgery, National Hospital of Colombo, Sri Lanka
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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


Publication History

Received: 14 May 2020

Accepted: 25 February 2021

Article published online:
12 October 2021

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