title: Renal artery stenosis: optimizing diagnosis and treatment.
abstract: Renal artery stenosis (RAS) is the most commonly caused by atherosclerosis, with fibromuscular dysplasia being the most frequent among other less common etiologies. A high index of suspicion based on clinical features is essential for diagnosis. Revascularization strategies are currently a topic of discussion and debate. When revascularization is deemed appropriate, atherosclerotic RAS is most often treated with stent placement, whereas patients with fibromuscular dysplasia are usually treated with balloon angioplasty. Ongoing randomized trials should help to better define the optimal management of RAS.
authors: University of Toledo, OH 43606, USA.
authors: William R
authors: WR
authors: Colyer
authors: Ehab
authors: E
authors: Eltahawy
authors: Christopher J
authors: CJ
authors: Cooper
mesh_terms: D002317:Cardiovascular Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D003952:Diagnostic Imaging / Q000379:methods; D057510:Endovascular Procedures / Q000295:instrumentation; D006801:Humans; D018579:Patient Selection; D017410:Practice Guidelines as Topic; D011237:Predictive Value of Tests; D012078:Renal Artery Obstruction / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000628:therapy*; D018570:Risk Assessment; D012307:Risk Factors; D040242:Risk Reduction Behavior; D015607:Stents; D016896:Treatment Outcome; D014656:Vascular Surgical Procedures
chemical_list: D002317:Cardiovascular Agents