Renal artery stenosis and cardiovascular risk.
Atherosclerotic renal artery stenosis is the most common disease of the renal arteries and may lead to ischemic renal disease and hypertension. A close relationship exists between renal and cardiovascular disease, as they often occur concomitantly, and abnormalities in either system can cause disease and determine clinical outcome in the other. Renovascular disease is gaining recognition as a potentially important risk factor for cardiovascular morbidity and mortality. This article explores the association between atherosclerotic renal artery stenosis and the cardiovascular system.
Shafique
Shahzad
S
Internal Medicine Residency Program, University of Connecticut School of Medicine, Farmington, CT 06032, and Medical Service, VA Connecticut Healthcare System, West Haven, USA. drshahzi@yahoo.com
Peixoto
Aldo J
AJ
D001794:Blood Pressure / Q000502:physiology; D002318:Cardiovascular Diseases / Q000209:etiology* / Q000503:physiopathology; D018450:Disease Progression; D006801:Humans; D011379:Prognosis; D012078:Renal Artery Obstruction / Q000150:complications* / Q000503:physiopathology; D012307:Risk Factors