Fibromuscular Dysplasia

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Overview

Fibromuscular dysplasia (FMD) is a condition characterized by abnormal cells (called dysplasia) in the walls of one or more of the arteries. The arteries are vessels that carry oxygen-rich blood from the heart throughout the body. Abnormal cell growth in the arterial walls can cause the blood vessels to narrow (called stenosis), decreasing blood flow. Symptoms of fibromuscular dysplasia can occur as a result of impaired blood flow.

Fibromuscular dysplasia, which can develop in art...Read the full article