Renal artery stenosis masquerading as congestive heart failure

The cases of two patients with symptoms of congestive heart failure in whom renal artery stenosis was the underlying cause are discussed. Renal artery stenosis is a rare cause of acute recurrent pulmonary oedema in patients with hypertension.

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Published in:The Lancet (British edition) 1993-06, Vol.341 (8859), p.1521-1522
Main Authors: Missouris, C.G., MacGregor, G.A., Buckenham, T., Vallance, P.J.T.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Aged
Angioplasty
Biological and medical sciences
Blood and lymphatic vessels
Blood pressure
Cardiology. Vascular system
Cardiovascular disease
Congestive heart failure
Creatinine
Diagnosis, Differential
Diseases of the peripheral vessels. Diseases of the vena cava. Miscellaneous
Diuretics
Edema
Ejection fraction
Electrocardiography
Female
Heart failure
Heart Failure - diagnosis
Heart Failure - etiology
Humans
Hypertension
Kidneys
Male
Medical imaging
Medical sciences
Middle Aged
Renal artery
Renal Artery Obstruction - complications
Renal Artery Obstruction - diagnosis
School systems
Stenosis
Ultrasonic imaging
Veins & arteries
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Summary:The cases of two patients with symptoms of congestive heart failure in whom renal artery stenosis was the underlying cause are discussed. Renal artery stenosis is a rare cause of acute recurrent pulmonary oedema in patients with hypertension.
ISSN:0140-6736
1474-547X
DOI:10.1016/0140-6736(93)90645-W