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==Overview== | |||
'''Atheroembolic disease''' is medical conditions caused by the [[embolism|embolization]] of ruptured [[atheromatous plaques]] into distal [[blood vessels]]. | '''Atheroembolic disease''' is medical conditions caused by the [[embolism|embolization]] of ruptured [[atheromatous plaques]] into distal [[blood vessels]]. | ||
==Risk factors== | ==Risk factors== | ||
* [[Tobacco smoking|Smoking]] | * [[Tobacco smoking|Smoking]] | ||
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* Family history | * Family history | ||
* Previous atheroembolism | * Previous atheroembolism | ||
==Natural History, Complications and Prognosis== | |||
==Complications== | ===Complications=== | ||
* [[chronic renal failure]] | * [[chronic renal failure]] | ||
* [[acute renal failure]] | * [[acute renal failure]] | ||
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* ischemic limb requiring [[amputation]] | * ischemic limb requiring [[amputation]] | ||
* bowel ischemic | * bowel ischemic | ||
===Prognosis=== | |||
[[Prognosis]] of the condition is generally poor as [[embolization]] is usually chronic. | |||
==Diagnosis== | ==Diagnosis== | ||
===Symptoms=== | |||
* Pain, abdominal/flank, legs, thighs or foot - continuous | |||
* [[Claudication]] | |||
* Vascular insufficiency, purple toes | |||
* [[Hypertension]] - high blood pressure | |||
* Skin [[ulcers]] | |||
* [[Hematuria]] - blood in the urine | |||
===Laboratory Findings=== | |||
* [[Urinalysis]] | * [[Urinalysis]] | ||
* Blood work - [[complete blood count|CBC]], [[creatinine]], [[cholesterol]] | * Blood work - [[complete blood count|CBC]], [[creatinine]], [[cholesterol]] | ||
===Other Imaging Findings=== | |||
* [[Pyelography]] | * [[Pyelography]] | ||
* Renal [[angiogram]] | * Renal [[angiogram]] | ||
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==Treatment== | ==Treatment== | ||
Atheroembolic disease is difficult to treat. The primary treatment is prevention, by controlling the risk factors (i.e. smoking, cholesterol, diabetes, hypertension). | Atheroembolic disease is difficult to treat. The primary treatment is prevention, by controlling the risk factors (i.e. smoking, cholesterol, diabetes, hypertension). | ||
==External links== | ==External links== | ||
*[http://www.umm.edu/ency/article/000480sym.htm Atheroembolic renal disease] - U of Maryland Medical Center | *[http://www.umm.edu/ency/article/000480sym.htm Atheroembolic renal disease] - U of Maryland Medical Center | ||
Latest revision as of 14:39, 28 September 2012
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
Overview
Atheroembolic disease is medical conditions caused by the embolization of ruptured atheromatous plaques into distal blood vessels.
Risk factors
- Smoking
- Hypercholesterolemia
- Hypertension
- Diabetes mellitus
- Family history
- Previous atheroembolism
Natural History, Complications and Prognosis
Complications
- chronic renal failure
- acute renal failure
- stroke
- myocardial infarction (heart attack)
- ischemic limb requiring amputation
- bowel ischemic
Prognosis
Prognosis of the condition is generally poor as embolization is usually chronic.
Diagnosis
Symptoms
- Pain, abdominal/flank, legs, thighs or foot - continuous
- Claudication
- Vascular insufficiency, purple toes
- Hypertension - high blood pressure
- Skin ulcers
- Hematuria - blood in the urine
Laboratory Findings
- Urinalysis
- Blood work - CBC, creatinine, cholesterol
Other Imaging Findings
- Pyelography
- Renal angiogram
Treatment
Atheroembolic disease is difficult to treat. The primary treatment is prevention, by controlling the risk factors (i.e. smoking, cholesterol, diabetes, hypertension).
External links
- Atheroembolic renal disease - U of Maryland Medical Center
- Atheroembolic renal disease - medlineplus.org