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Atheroembolic renal disease

Alternative Names: Renal disease - atheroembolic; Cholesterol embolization syndrome; Atheroemboli - renal; Atherosclerotic disease - renal Treatment: Treatment goals vary depending on what the doctor finds and the severity of symptoms. Text Continues Below Medicines may include medicine to treat high blood pressure and to lower serum lipid/cholesterol levels. Other treatments for renal failure or other complications may be appropriate. Taking care of yourself is important to reduce progression of the disorder. You may need to reduce fats and cholesterol in your diet. If you have renal failure, you may need to restrict protein, salt, and fluids, or make other dietary changes. Your doctor may also recommend other lifestyle changes. Stopping smoking is extremely important, increasing exercise, weight loss, and a variety of other things may also help. Expectations (prognosis): The outcome varies but is generally poor. The disorder is often long-term and progressive. Lifestyle changes may help slow progression of the disease. Complications: Acute renal failure Chronic renal failure High blood pressure Blood clots to other location of the body -- brain, intestine, legs Calling your health care provider: Call your doctor if urine output drops or stops, or if blood is seen in the urine. Call your doctor if you have severe abdominal pain or leg pain, unexplained ulcers appear on your legs or feet, or your toes turn purple and you get foot pain.

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