Renovascular Hypertension: The Ucla Experience

Abstract

The incidence and mortality of coronary artery disease, stroke and renal failure associated with renovascular hypertension in patients are discussed. Renal handling of Na+, water and renin in disease states is described. Angiography is the most reliable method to diagnose renovascular hypertension. Medical vs. surgical treatments are contrasted. Renal endarterectomy, aortorenal bypass graft and partial or total unilateral nephrectomy are cited as common surgical procedures to restore renal normotension. This review article represents work done by the UCLA [University of California at Los Angeles, USA] Medical School staff.