{"id":2407,"date":"2024-02-28T19:12:57","date_gmt":"2024-02-28T13:42:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.instituteofurology.in\/?p=2407"},"modified":"2024-02-28T19:13:00","modified_gmt":"2024-02-28T13:43:00","slug":"renovascular-hypertension-causes-symptoms-diagnosis-and-treatment","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.instituteofurology.in\/renovascular-hypertension-causes-symptoms-diagnosis-and-treatment\/","title":{"rendered":"Renovascular Hypertension: Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Renovascular hypertension<\/strong> is a condition characterized by high blood pressure caused by narrowing or blockage of the arteries supplying blood to the kidneys. This article aims to provide a comprehensive overview of renovascular hypertension, including its causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment options.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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What is Renovascular Hypertension?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Renovascular hypertension occurs when the arteries that supply blood to the kidneys become narrow or blocked, leading to decreased blood flow to the kidneys. This, in turn, triggers the kidneys to release hormones (renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system) that increase blood pressure, resulting in hypertension. It is very important to properly diagnose Renovascular Hypertension because it is a treatable cause of Hypertension. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

What are the Causes of Renovascular Hypertension?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The primary causes of renovascular hypertension include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. Atherosclerosis: The buildup of plaque in the renal arteries, leading to narrowing or blockage.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. Fibromuscular Dysplasia: An abnormal growth of cells within the arterial wall, causing narrowing of the renal arteries.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. Renal Artery Stenosis: Narrowing of the renal arteries due to various factors such as inflammation or compression.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  4. Radiation fibrosis and Blockade due to grafts are another causes of Renal hypertension. <\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    What are the Symptoms of Renovascular Hypertension?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

    Renovascular hypertension often presents with symptoms similar to essential hypertension, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    1. High blood pressure that is difficult to control with medication.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    2. Headaches<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    3. Fatigue<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    4. Shortness of breath<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    5. Chest pain<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    6. Pulmonary oedema is a late developing feature which may land the patient in emergency department. <\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

      How is the Diagnosis of Renovascular Hypertension made?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

      Diagnosing renovascular hypertension typically involves the following:<\/p>\n\n\n\n