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3 unusual facts about Fibromuscular dysplasia


Fibrodysplasia

Fibromuscular dysplasia, a disease characterized by the fibrous thickening of the renal artery.

Fibromuscular dysplasia

In fact, according to the Cleveland Clinic approximately 10% of cases appear to be inherited and often coexists with other genetic abnormalities that affect the blood vessels.

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Understanding the etiology and pathophysiology of FMD continues to be an area of active research through patient registries and the Fibromuscular Dysplasia Society of America (FMDSA).



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