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Recurrent flash pulmonary edema in unilateral renal artery stenosis with contralateral kidney shrinkage: A case report.

Hyo Jin Kim
Published in: Medicine (2023)
Flash pulmonary edema can have various causes and can immediately be a life-threatening emergency. However, it can be treated with percutaneous revascularization if it is caused by renal artery stenosis. This case report reinforces the importance of accurate and immediate diagnosis when dealing with flash pulmonary edema. This case emphasizes the potential therapeutic benefit of renal artery stenting in the management of flash pulmonary edema caused by renal artery stenosis in patients with a single-functioning kidney.
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