{"id":17537,"date":"2023-02-10T13:13:50","date_gmt":"2023-02-10T13:13:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/health.theemtspot.com\/?p=17537"},"modified":"2026-04-11T19:53:29","modified_gmt":"2026-04-11T19:53:29","slug":"renovascular-hypertension-causes-symptoms-and-treatment","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.theemtspot.com\/health\/renovascular-hypertension-causes-symptoms-and-treatment\/","title":{"rendered":"Renovascular Hypertension: Causes, Symptoms, And Treatment"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"has-larger-font-size\"><strong>Quick Summary<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul style=\"--ek-bullet-color:#ea4474\" class=\"is-style-connected has-list-bullet-color wp-block-list\">\n<li>Renovascular hypertension is caused by issues with the blood vessels supplying the kidneys.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Symptoms of renovascular hypertension may include headache, chest pain, difficulty breathing, and reduced urine output.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Treatment options for renovascular hypertension are medications and balloon angioplasty to open the blocked arteries.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Renal arteries<\/strong> are a significant part of our circulatory system that carry large amounts of blood from the aorta to the kidneys. But when one or both renal <strong>arteries become narrow or blocked<\/strong>, it can have <strong>severe consequences on<\/strong> the body, including an increased risk of heart disease, stroke, and kidney damage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Renovascular hypertension<\/strong> is treatable, and there are several options available to manage this condition. In severe cases, surgery may be required to <strong>improve blood flow<\/strong> to the kidneys.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In this article, we will discuss the various factors that can contribute to this condition, what s<strong>igns and symptoms<\/strong> to look out for, and the various treatments available to <strong>manage it effectively<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"rtex-highlighter-1\"><a><\/a>What Is Renovascular Hypertension?<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Renovascular hypertension<\/strong> or <strong>renal hypertension<\/strong> is high blood pressure caused by narrowing and blockage problems in the blood vessels that supply the kidneys.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Renal arteries are responsible for <strong>carrying blood to your kidneys<\/strong> in large amounts. Around 1\/2 cup of blood passes via kidneys from the renal arteries every minute.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A kidney&#8217;s role in regulating blood pressure is to <strong>limit the amount of salt and water<\/strong> in our bodies. And when the renal arteries become narrow or blocked, it can disrupt the kidney\u2019s&nbsp; ability to regulate blood pressure, resulting in hypertension.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"rtex-highlighter-1\"><a><\/a>What Are The Causes Of Renovascular Hypertension?<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>One of the most common causes of renovascular hypertension is a complete or partial blockage in the renal arteries. This is followed by the narrowing of those arteries. This condition is referred to as <strong>renal artery stenosis.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Atherosclerosis <\/strong>or hardening of the arteries leads to renal artery stenosis. This is a condition where cholesterol, plaque, and other fatty deposits build up on the arteries&#8217; inner walls, narrowing and reducing blood flow.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Another significant cause of renal artery stenosis is <strong>fibromuscular dysplasia (FMD). <\/strong>While the main root of FMD is still unknown, researchers believe female hormones might play a significant role in the growth of this disease.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Additional causes of renovascular hypertension include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul style=\"--ek-bullet-color:#ea4474\" class=\"has-list-bullet-color wp-block-list\">\n<li>Radiation fibrosis<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Arteritides<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Arteries blocked by grafts<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"rtex-highlighter-1\"><a><\/a>What Are The Early Symptoms Of Renovascular Hypertension?<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Renovascular hypertension can cause a range of symptoms, some of which may be mild, while others can be severe. The common symptoms associated with renovascular hypertension are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul style=\"--ek-bullet-color:#ea4474\" class=\"has-list-bullet-color wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Chest pain: <\/strong>Renovascular hypertension can cause chest pain because of decreased blood flow to the heart.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Headache<\/strong>: Some people who already deal with migraine might have to experience headaches in renal hypertension&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Fatigue<\/strong>: When there is reduced blood flow to the kidneys, it can cause fatigue and weakness.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Swelling in the legs and ankles<\/strong>: Swelling in the legs and ankles can occur due to reduced blood flow to the kidneys.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Shortness of breath:<\/strong> Improper blood flow to the heart can cause shortness of breath, especially during physical activity.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>When you experience any of these symptoms, it is essential to see a healthcare provider for a proper diagnosis and to prevent complications.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"rtex-highlighter-1\"><a><\/a>What Are The Different Ways To Treat Renovascular Hypertension?<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The type of treatment you need to take depends on the underlying cause of renovascular hypertension, the severity of the condition, and the patient&#8217;s overall health status.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The goal of treatment is to<strong> improve blood flow<\/strong> to the kidneys and control high blood pressure, to reduce the risk of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theemtspot.com\/health\/high-blood-pressure-can-lead-to-kidney-damage\/\">kidney damage<\/a> and cardiovascular disease.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a><\/a><strong>Lifestyle changes<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Minor lifestyle changes like maintaining a <strong>healthy diet<\/strong>, losing weight, quitting smoking, reducing salt intake, and exercising regularly can help <strong>control blood pressure<\/strong> and improve overall health. These are the best ways to lower blood pressure without medications.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a><\/a>Take medicines<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>It is essential to take <strong>medications to treat renovascular<\/strong> hypertension. In this case, two major types of blood pressure medication might help slow the spread of kidney disease, as per NIDDK.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These medications are<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mayoclinic.org\/diseases-conditions\/high-blood-pressure\/in-depth\/angiotensin-ii-receptor-blockers\/art-20045009#:~:text=Angiotensin%20II%20receptor%20blockers%20help,your%20heart%20to%20work%20harder.\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"> <\/a><strong>angiotensin receptor blockers<\/strong> (ARBs) and <strong>angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors. <\/strong>Apart from these, a doctor can also recommend aspirin and cholesterol-lowering drugs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a><\/a>Use natural supplements<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Incorporating certain <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theemtspot.com\/health\/blood-pressure\/supplements\/\" class=\"ek-link\">natural blood pressure supplements<\/a> into a healthy lifestyle and prescribed medications may have additional benefits for overall health and blood pressure control.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Natural supplements<\/strong> are much safer than other pharmaceutical medications. Allow your renovascular hypertension to heal using these supplements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a><\/a>Go for surgical procedures<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Surgical treatment<\/strong> aims to improve blood flow to the kidneys and lower blood pressure. When a person goes for surgical procedures, surgeons remove the blocks in the kidney arteries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Balloon angioplasty is one surgery done inside the blood vessel with a tiny balloon at the end of a small, flexible tube called a catheter. Another one is <strong>surgical revascularization<\/strong>. This is done when balloon angioplasty and medicines don&#8217;t help.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"rtex-highlighter-1\"><a><\/a>The Bottom Line<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Renovascular hypertension is a type of high blood pressure resulting from <strong>blocked or narrowed<\/strong> renal arteries. It can lead to kidney damage and increase the <strong>risk of cardiovascular disease<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are several treatment options for renovascular hypertension. Some options include natural supplements usage, medical therapy, <strong>angioplasty and stenting<\/strong>, lifestyle changes, and more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It is crucial to seek the advice of a healthcare provider to determine the most appropriate treatment plan and to regularly monitor blood pressure and kidney function to <strong>ensure effective management<\/strong> of renovascular hypertension.<\/p>\n\r\n\t\t\t<div id=\"daexthefu-container\"\r\n\t\t\t\tclass=\"daexthefu-container daexthefu-layout-side-by-side daexthefu-alignment-left\"\r\n\t\t\t\tdata-post-id=\"17537\">\r\n\r\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"daexthefu-feedback\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"daexthefu-text\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"daexthefu-title\">Was this helpful?<\/h3>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"daexthefu-buttons-container\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"daexthefu-buttons\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t<div class=\"daexthefu-yes daexthefu-button daexthefu-button-type-text\" data-value=\"1\">\r\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"daexthefu-button-text\">Yes<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t<div class=\"daexthefu-no daexthefu-button daexthefu-button-type-text\" data-value=\"0\">\r\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"daexthefu-button-text\">No<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\r\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"daexthefu-comment\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"daexthefu-comment-top-container\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<label id=\"daexthefu-comment-label\" class=\"daexthefu-comment-label\"><\/label>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"daexthefu-comment-character-counter-container\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"daexthefu-comment-character-counter-number\"\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"daexthefu-comment-character-counter-number\"><\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"daexthefu-comment-character-counter-text\"><\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<textarea id=\"daexthefu-comment-textarea\" class=\"daexthefu-comment-textarea\"\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tplaceholder=\"Type your message\"\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tmaxlength=\"\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t400\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\"><\/textarea>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"daexthefu-comment-buttons-container\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<button class=\"daexthefu-comment-submit daexthefu-button\">Submit<\/button>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<button class=\"daexthefu-comment-cancel daexthefu-button\">Cancel<\/button>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\r\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"daexthefu-successful-submission-text\">Thanks for your feedback!<\/div>\r\n\r\n\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\r\n\t\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Here is everything you should know about renovascular hypertension. 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