Vol 59, No 12 (2003)
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Published online: 2005-12-12
Renal artery aneurysm as a cause of resistant hypertension in young female - a case report
DOI: 10.33963/v.kp.82207
Kardiol Pol 2003;59(12):511-512.
Abstract
Abstract: A case of a 19-year-old woman suffering for 5 years from pharmacologically resistant hypertension, is presented. During invasive diagnostic procedures left renal artery aneurysm was found. Surgical resection with vessel prosthesis implantation was successfully performed. Examination carried-out 6 months later revealed good response to pharmacological treatment with normal levels of blood pressure.
Keywords: secondary hypertension (renovascular) - renal artery aneurysm - vessel prosthesis
