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Medical Conditions - Renal Artery Stenosis

Renal Artery Stenosis is the narrowing of either one or both renal arteries caused by plaque deposition on the artery walls and fibromuscular dysplasia. The risk factors include high blood pressure, hyperlipidemia, diabetes, less physical activity, obesity, age, and family history. The treatment involves lifestyle changes, antihypertensive medications, hyperlipidemic drugs, antiplatelet drugs, and surgical methods like angioplasty and bypass surgery.

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What could cause high blood pressure despite taking medicines?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. With all your details, you come under stage 3 - severe hypertensive group. First, I would suggest you look for the cause of grade 3 hypertension.

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Can we have hypertension at young age?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Please do not worry and do not take unnecessary medicines without investigations.

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