Renal artery stenosis is the narrowing of the renal artery most often caused by atherosclerosis or fibromuscular dysplasia. This narrowing of the renal artery can impede blood flow to the target kidney. Hypertension and atrophy of the affected kidney may result from renal artery stenosis ultimately leading to renal failure if not treated.
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