Atheroembolic Renal Disease

Atheroembolic kidney disease is damage to the kidneys that appears when small fragments of cholesterol plaques, detached from the arteries, travel through the bloodstream and block the finest kidney vessels.

Common causes: It is related to advanced atherosclerosis and is usually triggered after manipulation of the arteries or spontaneously in people with vascular disease.

Frequent symptoms: Decreased kidney function, changes in the coloring of the skin of the feet and, at times, associated general discomfort.

Which specialist treats it? The nephrologist focuses on kidney health, while the vascular medicine specialist and the vascular surgeon address the arterial component. If you have vascular risk factors and notice changes in your health, discussing it with a professional allows for appropriate follow-up.