Reno-vascular hypertension is high blood pressure caused by stenosis (narrowing) of one or more renal arteries (kidney arteries). It is often difficult to manage with medication alone and can affect people at a younger age than typical hypertension. Experts believe it may be related to congenital problems with renal artery development. A specific congenital condition well known to cause kidney artery narrowing is Fibromuscular Dysplasia (FMD).
Treatment
Renal artery angioplasty and stenting involves gaining access to the femoral artery in the groin and guiding a thin wire and catheter through the blood vessels to where the stenosis (narrowing) has occurred. A stent is inserted to hold the artery open, allowing blood to flow more freely and reducing the patient’s blood pressure. This minimally invasive procedure avoids the need for open surgery and has a good success rate in appropriately selected patients.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Renovascular hypertension is high blood pressure caused by narrowing of one or both renal arteries. The reduced blood flow to the kidney triggers the release of hormones that raise blood pressure. It is a potentially correctable cause of hypertension.