Authors: Thiago A. Macedo, Rodrigo P. Pedrosa, Valeria Costa-Hong, Luiz J. Kajita, Gustavo R. Morais, Jose J. G. De Lima, Luciano F. Drager, Luiz A. Bortolotto
DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0058635
Abstract Summary
Hypertensive patients with severe renal artery stenosis (≥70%) show significantly higher rates of coronary artery disease, even without angina symptoms. In this study of 82 patients, renal stenosis was an independent predictor of severe coronary disease (OR: 11.48), present in 66% of cases. Findings suggest dual angiography should be considered when investigating renal artery stenosis in hypertensive patients.
Why Brain? 🧠
Hypertensive patients with severe renal artery stenosis have 11-fold higher risk of significant coronary disease, even without chest pain, suggesting both arteries should be screened together.
The image is AI-generated for illustrative purposes only. Courtesy of Midjourney.
