Atherosclerosis of the aorta and renal arterioles causing significantly reduced blood flow through the kidneys is known as:

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Nephroangiosclerosis is the specific term used to describe atherosclerosis of the aorta and renal arterioles causing reduced blood flow to the kidneys. Hypertension is a risk factor for this condition but is not the specific term for the condition. Diabetes mellitus can also contribute to nephroangiosclerosis but again is not the specific term for the condition. Acute tubular necrosis and diffuse glomerulosclerosis are both separate renal conditions not related to nephroangiosclerosis.

Atherosclerosis of the Aorta and Renal Arterioles Causing Significantly Reduced