Which of the following statements about atherosclerotic obstruction of the renal arteries is true?
A. Lesions are usually short.
B. These lesions are usually found in the distal renal arteries, particularly just beyond branch points.
C. Ostial lesions are best treated with balloon angioplasty.
D. Lesions of this type are the second most common cause of renal artery stenosis.
Answer:A
Which of the following statements about atherosclerotic obstruction of the renal arteries is true?
A. Lesions are usually short. B. These lesions are usually found in the distal renal arteries, particularly just beyond branch points. C. Ostial lesions are best treated with balloon angioplasty. D. Lesions of this type are the second most common cause of renal artery stenosis.