Pathology: Narrowingof the renal artery
Aetiology: Atherosclerosis,fibromuscular dysplasia, scar formation
Symptoms: Renalfailure
Signs: Hypertension,pulmonary oedema, renal artery bruit
Investigations: Bloods: FBC, U&E, Clotting
Imaging: Angiogram, MRA, Renal ultrasound
Treatment: Medical: Control of blood pressure
Surgical: Artery stenting, angioplasty
Complications: CRF,pulmonary oedema, malignant hypertension
Prognosis: Usually good with treatment