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cholesterol embolization syndrome |
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cholesterol embolization syndrome Atheroembolic renal disease Vascular disease A condition affecting ± 4/10,000, more common in ♂ ≥ age 60, in which showers of cholesterol and debris from atherosclerotic plaques embolize to
renal arterioles, blocking blood flow, resulting in renal infarction and possibly renal failure Risk factors ASHD, DM, HTN, smoking, obesity, hyperlipidemia. See Atherosclerotic heart disease. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| Abstract: Cholesterol embolization syndrome is a rare but devastating complication of thrombolysis. |
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