Renal Disease Flashcards
1
Q
Main causes of renal artery stenosis
A
- atherosclerosis of renal artery (most common)
- fibromuscular dysplasia
2
Q
Atherosclerotic RAS
A
plaque buildup in artery
3
Q
Fibrodysplasia RAS
A
abnormal fibrous collagen development in smooth muscle in renal artery
4
Q
Who does fibromusclar dysplasia typically develop in
A
young women around 40
5
Q
What classifies stenosis as significant
A
stenosis that causes hemodynamic changes with a reduction in renal perfusion pressure
