Renal_artery Renal_artery

Renal artery - Definition and Overview
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The Renal arteries and veins are attached to the Kidneys and can cause Renal artery disease if they harden due to smoking, high cholesterol, diabetes or high blood pressure. Renal artery disease can lead to high blood pressure, poor kidney function or possibly kidney failure and dialysis.

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Example Usage of artery
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