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What Does "60% Blockage In Left Kidney" Means?
I had a kidney doppler done due to high blood pressure. Dr. called and stated I had over 60% blockage in my Lt. kidney. Don't know what that means or where it is. The nurse was the one who called and didn't know how to answer my questions. Since you can't see the results you may not be able to help either. There sending me to a specialist.
Wed, 12 Mar 2014
Hi there,
Thanks for your query.
The answer given by your doctor is indeed vague. However, in the background of high blood pressure, the blockage is in the artery supplying the left kidney. The condition- called Renal Artery Stenosis- is an important (and the only TREATABLE cause) of high blood pressure.
Removal of the narrowing either surgically, or insertion of a stent will cure hypertension and- following this surgical procedure- you will NOT require any anti-hypertensive drug(s)!!
It is therefore strongly recommended that you undergo widening of the renal artery, so that hypertension gets cured permanently.
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Dr. Rakesh Karanwal
Thanks for your query.
The answer given by your doctor is indeed vague. However, in the background of high blood pressure, the blockage is in the artery supplying the left kidney. The condition- called Renal Artery Stenosis- is an important (and the only TREATABLE cause) of high blood pressure.
Removal of the narrowing either surgically, or insertion of a stent will cure hypertension and- following this surgical procedure- you will NOT require any anti-hypertensive drug(s)!!
It is therefore strongly recommended that you undergo widening of the renal artery, so that hypertension gets cured permanently.
If you find my response helpful and informative, do not forget an “excellent” (5-star rating) to my answer, to ENCOURAGE ALL doctors- engaged in social service- to render sound advice to the FREE queries.
Take care
Dr. Rakesh Karanwal
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