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[[Renal artery stenosis]] means the narrowing of both [[renal]] [[arteries]] leading to the obstruction of [[blood flow]] and resulting in the stimulation of [[RAAS]]. The blood flow to the [[kidneys]] is generally greater than perfusion to any other [[organ]] and the [[GFR]] mainly depends on the [[glomerular capillary hydrostatic pressure]]. In patients with [[RAS]], the reduced [[blood]] flow to the [[kidneys]] leads to the formation of [[collateral blood vessels]] and increases secretion of [[renin]] by juxtaglomerular apparatus and activation of the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system. Renin converts angiotensinogen to angiotensin I and then with the help of the enzyme [[ACE]] that is an angiotensin-converting enzyme it further gets converted to [[angiotensin II]]. This angiotensin II directly causes [[vasoconstriction]] and also increases [[aldosterone]] which results in the retention of sodium and water thus leads to the development of [[renovascular hypertension]] that is also called [[secondary hypertension]].
[[Renal artery stenosis]] means the narrowing of both [[renal]] [[arteries]] leading to the obstruction of [[blood flow]] and resulting in the stimulation of [[RAAS]]. The blood flow to the [[kidneys]] is generally greater than perfusion to any other [[organ]] and the [[GFR]] mainly depends on the [[glomerular capillary hydrostatic pressure]]. In patients with [[RAS]], the reduced [[blood]] flow to the [[kidneys]] leads to the formation of [[collateral blood vessels]] and increases secretion of [[renin]] by juxtaglomerular apparatus and activation of the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system. Renin converts angiotensinogen to angiotensin I and then with the help of the enzyme [[ACE]] that is an angiotensin-converting enzyme it further gets converted to [[angiotensin II]]. This angiotensin II directly causes [[vasoconstriction]] and also increases [[aldosterone]] which results in the retention of sodium and water thus leads to the development of [[renovascular hypertension]] that is also called [[secondary hypertension]].
Prolonged hypo-perfusion to the kidneys resulting in chronic stimulation and hyperplasia of the juxtaglomerular apparatus. This prolonged ischemia further leads to renal insufficiency and in turn progressive renal atrophy.
Prolonged hypo-perfusion to the kidneys resulting in chronic stimulation and hyperplasia of the juxtaglomerular apparatus. This prolonged ischemia further leads to renal insufficiency and in turn progressive renal atrophy<ref name="pmid15284283">{{cite journal |vauthors=Textor SC |title=Ischemic nephropathy: where are we now? |journal=J Am Soc Nephrol |volume=15 |issue=8 |pages=1974–82 |date=August 2004 |pmid=15284283 |doi=10.1097/01.ASN.0000133699.97353.24 |url=}}</ref>.


[[Glomerular filtration rate]] (GFR) is auto-regulated with the help of [[angiotensin II]] and numerous other modulators. The [[GFR]] gets affected when the [[renal]] perfusion drops below 70 mmHg. the apparent change in GFR is observed once the [[arterial]] lumen narrows by more than 50%. Numerous studies reported that [[GFR]] is reduced when altogether there is a reduction in [[renal]] perfusion pressure by more than 40% and a reduction in mean [[renal blood flow]] by 30%. However, even after this, the [[kidneys]] cortex and [[medulla]] can adapt without the development of severe [[hypoxia]]. So early disease can be managed with the medical approach and that can prevent the development of progressive function loss and [[fibrosis]]. But in cases with more significant stenosis around 70-80%, there is the development of apparent [[cortical hypoxia]] and this hypoxia further leads to the rarefaction of [[microvessels]] and ultimately leads to the development of [[interstitial fibrosis]]. Therefore the loss of [[renal]] function and progressive [[renal disease]]. Eventually, it becomes irreversible and restoration of [[blood flow]] to the [[kidneys]] will not help in getting back the kidney functions.
[[Glomerular filtration rate]] (GFR) is auto-regulated with the help of [[angiotensin II]] and numerous other modulators. The [[GFR]] gets affected when the [[renal]] perfusion drops below 70 mmHg. the apparent change in GFR is observed once the [[arterial]] lumen narrows by more than 50%. Numerous studies reported that [[GFR]] is reduced when altogether there is a reduction in [[renal]] perfusion pressure by more than 40% and a reduction in mean [[renal blood flow]] by 30%. However, even after this, the [[kidneys]] cortex and [[medulla]] can adapt without the development of severe [[hypoxia]]. So early disease can be managed with the medical approach and that can prevent the development of progressive function loss and [[fibrosis]]. But in cases with more significant stenosis around 70-80%, there is the development of apparent [[cortical hypoxia]] and this hypoxia further leads to the rarefaction of [[microvessels]] and ultimately leads to the development of [[interstitial fibrosis]]. Therefore the loss of [[renal]] function and progressive [[renal disease]]. Eventually, it becomes irreversible and restoration of [[blood flow]] to the [[kidneys]] will not help in getting back the kidney functions.

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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Shivam Singla, M.D.[2]

Overview

The reduction in renal blood flow secondary to renal artery stenosis stimulates renin release from the juxtaglomerular apparatus through activation of the tubuloglomerular feedback, baroreceptor reflex, and the sympathetic nervous system. Elevated angiotensin II activities in turn cause elevation of the arterial pressure and other effects including aldosterone secretion, sodium retention, and left ventricular hypertrophy and remodeling.[1]

Pathophysiology

Renal artery stenosis means the narrowing of both renal arteries leading to the obstruction of blood flow and resulting in the stimulation of RAAS. The blood flow to the kidneys is generally greater than perfusion to any other organ and the GFR mainly depends on the glomerular capillary hydrostatic pressure. In patients with RAS, the reduced blood flow to the kidneys leads to the formation of collateral blood vessels and increases secretion of renin by juxtaglomerular apparatus and activation of the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system. Renin converts angiotensinogen to angiotensin I and then with the help of the enzyme ACE that is an angiotensin-converting enzyme it further gets converted to angiotensin II. This angiotensin II directly causes vasoconstriction and also increases aldosterone which results in the retention of sodium and water thus leads to the development of renovascular hypertension that is also called secondary hypertension. Prolonged hypo-perfusion to the kidneys resulting in chronic stimulation and hyperplasia of the juxtaglomerular apparatus. This prolonged ischemia further leads to renal insufficiency and in turn progressive renal atrophy[2].

Glomerular filtration rate (GFR) is auto-regulated with the help of angiotensin II and numerous other modulators. The GFR gets affected when the renal perfusion drops below 70 mmHg. the apparent change in GFR is observed once the arterial lumen narrows by more than 50%. Numerous studies reported that GFR is reduced when altogether there is a reduction in renal perfusion pressure by more than 40% and a reduction in mean renal blood flow by 30%. However, even after this, the kidneys cortex and medulla can adapt without the development of severe hypoxia. So early disease can be managed with the medical approach and that can prevent the development of progressive function loss and fibrosis. But in cases with more significant stenosis around 70-80%, there is the development of apparent cortical hypoxia and this hypoxia further leads to the rarefaction of microvessels and ultimately leads to the development of interstitial fibrosis. Therefore the loss of renal function and progressive renal disease. Eventually, it becomes irreversible and restoration of blood flow to the kidneys will not help in getting back the kidney functions.


Illustration of renal artery stenosis

References

  1. Garovic, VD.; Textor, SC. (2005). "Renovascular hypertension and ischemic nephropathy". Circulation. 112 (9): 1362–74. doi:10.1161/CIRCULATIONAHA.104.492348. PMID 16129817. Unknown parameter |month= ignored (help)
  2. Textor SC (August 2004). "Ischemic nephropathy: where are we now?". J Am Soc Nephrol. 15 (8): 1974–82. doi:10.1097/01.ASN.0000133699.97353.24. PMID 15284283.