Fibromuscular Dysplasia (FMD)
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What is the definition of Fibromuscular Dysplasia (FMD)?
Fibromuscular dysplasia is a rare condition that affects cell growth in arterial walls, making the arteries narrow, enlarge, or bulge. Fibromuscular dysplasia can affect many different arteries such as carotid, renal, coronary, and mesenteric arteries.
What are the symptoms of Fibromuscular Dysplasia (FMD)?
Fibromuscular dysplasia may not cause any symptoms. Symptoms of fibromuscular dysplasia depend on the affected arteries. Symptoms of fibromuscular dysplasia may include headache, ringing in the ears, dizziness, sudden neck pain, high blood pressure, transient ischemic attack, aneurysm, artery dissection, and abnormal kidney function.
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What are the current treatments for Fibromuscular Dysplasia (FMD)?
Treatment for fibromuscular dysplasia depends on the affected artery and symptoms. Treatment for fibromuscular dysplasia may include watchful waiting; lifestyle changes, such as quitting smoking, restricting salt intake, and daily exercise; medications for high blood pressure, such as benazepril, enalapril, lisinopril, irbesartan, losartan, valsartan, hydrochlorothiazide, amlodipine, nifedipine, metoprolol, and atenolol; other medications, such as aspirin, antiplatelet drugs, anticoagulants, and botulinum toxin injections; and surgery, such as percutaneous transluminal angioplasty or revascularization.
Who are the top Fibromuscular Dysplasia (FMD) Local Doctors?
Elite in Fibromuscular Dysplasia (FMD)
Elite in Fibromuscular Dysplasia (FMD)
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University Of Virginia Dept Of Neurology

Charlottesville, VA 
434-924-8371
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Andrew Southerland is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Charlottesville, Virginia. Dr. Southerland is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Fibromuscular Dysplasia (FMD). He is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Stroke, Fibromuscular Dysplasia (FMD), Vertebral Artery Dissection, Thrombectomy, and Stent Placement. Dr. Southerland is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry & Neurology.

Elite in Fibromuscular Dysplasia (FMD)
Elite in Fibromuscular Dysplasia (FMD)
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UVA Health Radiology & Medical Imaging

1215 Lee St Fl 1, 
Charlottesville, VA 
434-924-9400
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Alan Matsumoto is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Charlottesville, Virginia. Dr. Matsumoto is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Fibromuscular Dysplasia (FMD). He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Fibromuscular Dysplasia (FMD), Median Arcuate Ligament Syndrome (MALS), Peripheral Artery Disease, Thrombectomy, and Angioplasty.

 
 
 
 
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Elite in Fibromuscular Dysplasia (FMD)
Elite in Fibromuscular Dysplasia (FMD)
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St Paul's And Vancouver General Hospital, 
Vancouver, BC, CA 

Jacqueline Saw practices practicing medicine in Vancouver, Canada. Ms. Saw is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Fibromuscular Dysplasia (FMD). She is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Spontaneous Coronary Artery Dissection (SCAD), Fibromuscular Dysplasia (FMD), Congenital Coronary Artery Malformation, Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI), and Heart Bypass Surgery.

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What are the latest Fibromuscular Dysplasia (FMD) Clinical Trials?
National Survey of Physical Activity Restrictions and Quality of Life Among Patients With Fibromuscular Dysplasia
National Survey of Physical Activity Restrictions and Quality of Life Among Patients With Fibromuscular Dysplasia
Enrollment Status: Recruiting
Publish Date: April 20, 2026

Summary: Fibromuscular dysplasia (FMD) is a disease of the arteries that is not due to plaque build-up or inflammation. While some patients with FMD are health, some may experience heart attacks, strokes, aneurysms or blood vessel dissection/tearing which can be life-threatening. It predominantly impacts women and younger patients. As a result of this diagnosis, many patients are counseled to restrict or a...

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Cardiopulmonary, Hemodynamic, And Symptom Responses To Aerobic And Resistance Exercise In Patients With Spontaneous Coronary Artery Dissection And Fibromuscular Dysplasia: A Single-center, Single-arm Prospective Clinical Trial.
Cardiopulmonary, Hemodynamic, And Symptom Responses To Aerobic And Resistance Exercise In Patients With Spontaneous Coronary Artery Dissection And Fibromuscular Dysplasia: A Single-center, Single-arm Prospective Clinical Trial.
Enrollment Status: Recruiting
Publish Date: April 13, 2026
Intervention Type: Behavioral
Study Phase: Not Applicable

Summary: The purpose of this study is to assess the cardiopulmonary, hemodynamic, and symptom responses to acute bouts of varying intensity aerobic and resistance exercise in people with Spontaneous Coronary Artery Dissection (SCAD) and/or Fibromuscular Dysplasia (FMD).

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