Atherosclerotic renal artery stenosis

Br J Hosp Med. 1993;49(6):388-95, 398.

Abstract

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.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Angioplasty, Balloon
  • Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme Inhibitors / adverse effects
  • Arteriosclerosis* / diagnosis
  • Arteriosclerosis* / therapy
  • Humans
  • Hypertension, Renovascular / etiology
  • Kidney Failure, Chronic / etiology
  • London
  • Renal Artery Obstruction* / diagnosis
  • Renal Artery Obstruction* / therapy

Substances

  • Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme Inhibitors