Fibromuscular Dysplasia

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Diagnosis

Fibromuscular dysplasia often is diagnosed during imaging tests (e.g., ultrasound, CT scan, MRI scan) that are being performed to evaluate another medical condition. Diagnosis of fibromuscular dysplasia involves ruling out other conditions that cause narrowing (stenosis) of the arteries, such as cardiovascular disease (atherosclerosis) and vasculitis (inflammation of the veins).

Imaging tests, which can detect changes in the lining of the arteries, often are used to diagnose fibr...Read the full article