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Ischemic nephropathy occurs when there is inadequate blood flow (hypoperfusion) to the kidneys. Hypoperfusion manifests as a progressive loss of kidney function and kidney atrophy (shrinkage). Renal failure results when this process damages both kidneys. One of the following clinical situations is usually present in ischemic nephropathy: Bilateral renal artery stenosis (RAS), a narrowing of the large arteries that supply both kidneys Unilateral RAS in a person who has only on...Read the full article
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