Fibromuscular Dysplasia

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Treatment

Fibromuscular dysplasia cannot be cured. The goals of treatment are to improve blood flow in the affected arteries, reduce symptoms, and prevent complications (e.g., stroke). Treatment options depend on the overall health of the patient, on which arteries are affected, and on the severity of the condition.

Treatment for fibromuscular dysplasia often involves percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty (PTCA or angioplasty). This invasive procedure is used to reduce stenosis an...Read the full article