Arterial dysplasia
| Arterial dysplasia | |
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| Specialty | Cardiology |
Arterial dysplasia is a term that refers to a group of conditions that affect the structure and function of the arteries. Arterial dysplasia can cause the arteries to become narrowed, enlarged, twisted, or torn, leading to reduced or abnormal blood flow and various complications.[1]
One of the most common types of arterial dysplasia is fibromuscular dysplasia (FMD), which is characterized by abnormal growth of fibrous tissue in the walls of the arteries, especially those that supply blood to the kidneys and the brain. FMD can cause high blood pressure, kidney damage, stroke, aneurysms, and dissections. FMD is more prevalent in women than men, and its exact cause is unknown.[2]
Other types of arterial dysplasia include focal (or intimal) fibroplasia, which affects the inner layer of the artery wall; medial fibroplasia, which affects the middle layer of the artery wall; and adventitial fibroplasia, which affects the outer layer of the artery wall. These types are less common than FMD and can affect different arteries in the body, such as those in the heart, intestines and limbs.
References[edit]
- ^ D. Hill, Lucius; I. Antonius, John. "Arterial Dysplasia, An Important Surgical Lesion". Jama Network. Retrieved 6 January 2024.
- ^ Hogan, Lilianna; Sachdev, Poonam. "What to Know About Fibromuscular Dysplasia". WebMD. Retrieved 6 January 2024.