Vascular Disorders Flashcards
1
Q
What are vascular disorders?
A
Any disruption in blood pressure before and within the kidney.
2
Q
Vascular disorders could have a direct impact on what?
A
The formation of urine because urine formation is driven by blood pressure.
3
Q
Define atherosclerosis.
A
The hardening of the arteries in the kidney.
4
Q
Atherosclerosis results from what?
A
A decrease in blood flow resulting in renal disease.
5
Q
Atherosclerosis is an effect of several primary conditions, what are some of those conditions?
A
Hypertension, polyarteritis, diabetes, and amyloidosis.
