renal artery thrombosis

renal artery thrombosis

Acute renal arterial thrombosis, renal artery occlusion Nephrology Abrupt occlusion of RA which, if complete, may cause permanent renal failure; loss of function of one kidney may be asymptomatic as 2nd kidney adequately filters blood–HTN is typical; without a 2nd functional kidney, RAT may cause acute kidney failure Etiology Acute RAT may follow abdominal injury, embolism, especially in Pts with heart disease–eg, A Fib, smoking, RA stenosis Management Surgery