№ 11Nephrology17 min read
Acute and chronic renal vascular disease (renal artery/vein thrombosis, cholesterol crystal embolism, renovascular hypertension, ischemic renal disease)
1. Big picture
Renal vascular diseases are kidney disorders caused by impaired arterial inflow, impaired venous drainage, or embolic occlusion of renal microvessels.
Think in four clinical patterns:
| Pattern | Main disease | Clinical clue |
|---|---|---|
| Acute arterial occlusion | Renal artery thrombosis/embolism | Sudden flank pain + hematuria + high lactate dehydrogenase |
| Venous occlusion | Renal |
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