Q: Which doctor should I consult for Renal Artery Stenosis?
A: You can visit a Nephrologist or Urologist for consultation.
Q: What are the types of renovascular diseases?
A: Atherosclerotic renal artery stenosis (AS-RAS), the abnormal narrowing of the renal artery caused by fat deposits in the inner lining and fibromuscular dysplasia (FMD), which is an inherited disorder caused by destruction of arterial blood vessels are the two types of diseases of the renal (kidney) arteries.
Q: What is Renal Angioplasty?
A: Renal angioplasty is a procedure used to widen the arteries that supply blood to your kidneys. This procedure is done when your renal arteries become very narrow.
Q: What can be expected after undergoing renal artery stenosis?
A: Improvement in kidney function as well as normalized blood pressure are the possible positive outcomes. Unless careful post-treatment follow up is done, the disease may occur after a period of 40 months, in patients who have undergone balloon angioplasty. Patients with atherosclerotic renal artery stenosis treated with balloon angioplasty and stent, may find difficulty to control high blood pressure or progression of kidney failure.
