Atherosclerotic renal artery stenosis.
Atherosclerotic renal artery stenosis is a relatively common cause of hypertension and renal impairment in the elderly. We review its clinical features and the investigations and management options available.
Stansby
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Department of Surgery, Royal Free Hospital and Medical School, London.
Hamilton
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Scoble
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D000800:Angioplasty, Balloon; D000806:Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme Inhibitors / Q000009:adverse effects; D001161:Arteriosclerosis / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy; D006801:Humans; D006978:Hypertension, Renovascular / Q000209:etiology; D007676:Kidney Failure, Chronic / Q000209:etiology; D008131:London; D012078:Renal Artery Obstruction / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy
D000806:Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme Inhibitors