Cholesterol atheroembolism to kidneys

Definition

This occurs when cholesterol is released, usually from an atherosclerotic plaque, and travels along with the bloodstream (embolism) to other places in the kidneys, where it obstructs blood vessels.

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Nearby in Cholesterol atheroembolism

• 4B4YOther specified diseases of the immune system
• 4B4ZDiseases of the immune system, unspecified