Renal Artery Stenosis Symptoms

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Renal Artery Stenosis

Renal artery stenosis (RAS) is narrowing of the arteries that deliver blood to one or both of the kidneys (renal arteries).

There are 2 renal arteries, one for each kidney.

If one or both of the arteries become narrowed, the symptoms below may be present.

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Renal Artery Stenosis Symptoms

Symptoms of renal artery stenosis may include:

• High blood pressure (hypertension)

  • May be hard to control

• Protein in the urine (proteinuria)

• Swelling (edema)

• Decreased urine output

• Fatigue

• Worsening kidney function

  • Along with the effects of acute kidney injury (AKI) and/or chronic kidney disease (CKD)

    • Electrolyte abnormalities, volume overload, uremia, etc.

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