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Learn About Fibromuscular Dysplasia (FMD)

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)

University Of Virginia Dept Of Neurology

Charlottesville, VA 
Languages Spoken:
English
Offers Telehealth

. Dr. Southerland is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Fibromuscular Dysplasia (FMD). His top areas of expertise are Stroke, Fibromuscular Dysplasia (FMD), Brain Aneurysm, Thrombectomy, and Stent Placement.

Elite in Fibromuscular Dysplasia (FMD)
Elite in Fibromuscular Dysplasia (FMD)

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1 Gustave L Levy Pl # 1030, 
New York, NY 
Languages Spoken:
English

Jason Kovacic is a Cardiologist in New York, New York. Dr. Kovacic is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Fibromuscular Dysplasia (FMD). His top areas of expertise are Fibromuscular Dysplasia (FMD), Spontaneous Coronary Artery Dissection (SCAD), Coronary Heart Disease, Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI), and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR).

 
 
 
 
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Elite in Fibromuscular Dysplasia (FMD)
Elite in Fibromuscular Dysplasia (FMD)

UVA Health Radiology & Medical Imaging

1215 Lee St Fl 1, 
Charlottesville, VA 
Languages Spoken:
English

Alan Matsumoto is a Radiologist in Charlottesville, Virginia. Dr. Matsumoto is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Fibromuscular Dysplasia (FMD). His top areas of expertise are Fibromuscular Dysplasia (FMD), Median Arcuate Ligament Syndrome (MALS), Peripheral Artery Disease, Thrombectomy, and Angioplasty.

What are the latest Fibromuscular Dysplasia (FMD) Clinical Trials?
Vascular Lab Resource (VLR) Biorepository Study

Summary: This is a study of biomarkers obtained from prospectively collected subject samples and their correlation with cardiovascular and metabolic diseases. The purpose of this initiative is to develop an enduring tool to allow for collaborative research between clinicians at Cleveland Clinic Main Campus and basic scientists at the Lerner Research Institute. This collaboration will allow resources to be ...

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Defining the Basis of Fibromuscular Dysplasia: The Define-FMD Study

Summary: The purpose of this study has evolved and expanded since its inception. Originally the intent was to establish the functional, molecular and genetic profile of fibroblasts from Fibromuscular Dysplasia (FMD) patients as compared to carefully matched control subjects. While this remains among the objectives, the study has been expanded to undertake a fully powered cross-tissue systems genetics analy...