Ischemic nephropathy

Abstract

Renovascular disease is an entity which leads to hypertension as well as to ischemic nephropathy if the gradual process continues unabated. It may be discovered incidentally in an asymptomatic individual during imaging studies and more frequently due to its associated aftermath like accelerated hypertension and on workup of unexplained chronic kidney disease. Various advanced diagnostic modalities aid in diagnosis of this entity with their merits and associated limitations. Strategies to manage include mainly medical management and revascularization as per recommendations and where indications exist.