genitourinary disorders
Renal Atheroembolism
Treatment of Renal Atheroembolism
Treatment of embolic source when possible Supportive measures Modification of risk factors Sometimes the source of emboli can be treated (eg, anticoagulation for patients with emboli from a cardiac source and atrial fibrillation and for patients in whom a clot becomes a source of new emboli). However, no direct treatment of existing renal emboli is effective. Corticosteroids, antiplatelet medications, vasodilators, and plasma exchange are not helpful. There is no demonstrated benefit of anticoagulation and, according to most experts, its use may actually enhance atheroembolism. Treatment of renal dysfunction includes control of hypertension and management of electrolytes and fluid status; sometimes Hemodialysis is required. Modifying risk factors for 