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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?
Jacqueline L. Saw
Elite in Fibromuscular Dysplasia (FMD)
Elite in Fibromuscular Dysplasia (FMD)
St Paul's And Vancouver General Hospital, 
Vancouver, BC, CA 

Jacqueline Saw practices in Vancouver, Canada. Ms. Saw is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Fibromuscular Dysplasia (FMD). Her top areas of expertise are Spontaneous Coronary Artery Dissection (SCAD), Fibromuscular Dysplasia (FMD), Congenital Coronary Artery Malformation, Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI), and Heart Bypass Surgery.

Elite in Fibromuscular Dysplasia (FMD)
Elite in Fibromuscular Dysplasia (FMD)
Brussels, BRU, BE 

Alexandre Persu practices in Brussels, Belgium. Mr. Persu is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Fibromuscular Dysplasia (FMD). His top areas of expertise are Fibromuscular Dysplasia (FMD), Hypertension, Spontaneous Coronary Artery Dissection (SCAD), Angioplasty, and Kidney Transplant.

 
 
 
 
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Elite in Fibromuscular Dysplasia (FMD)
Elite in Fibromuscular Dysplasia (FMD)
Warsaw, MZ, PL 

Andrzej Januszewicz practices in Warsaw, Poland. Mr. Januszewicz is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Fibromuscular Dysplasia (FMD). His top areas of expertise are Fibromuscular Dysplasia (FMD), Hypertension, Pheochromocytoma, Stent Placement, and Angioplasty.

What are the latest Fibromuscular Dysplasia (FMD) Clinical Trials?
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...

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Creating a Florida Cerebrovascular Disease Biorepository and Genomics Center

Summary: The purpose of this study is to create a state-wide biorepository and resource center for cerebrovascular diseases in Florida, which will include collecting medical history information and blood from subjects affected by cerebrovascular disease. The information and blood samples collected may be used in future research for the study of cerebrovascular disease and to learn about, prevent or treat o...