Renal arterial atherothrombosis due to catheter-induced dissection: Necessity of urgent intervention in a patient with a solitary functioning kidney

Renal artery stenosis (RAS) is a leading cause of hypertension, renal failure, pulmonary edema, and loss of renal mass. Atherothrombotic renal disease is a well-described entity, known primarily for its high mortality rate.
Source: Heart and Lung - Category: Intensive Care Authors: Tags: Case Report Source Type: research