Acute arterial occlusion of the kidney

Alternative names:

acute renal arterial thrombosis; acute renal artery occlusion; embolism - renal artery; renal artery embolism

Prevention:

In many cases the disorder is not preventable. The most important way to reduce risk is to stop smoking.

Preventive use of anticoagulants may be recommended for people with a high risk of developing emboli such as those with mitral stenosis or atrial fibrillation. Control of atherosclerotic disease may reduce risk.