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When the blood supply to the kidneys suffers
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The renal arteries, which supply blood to the kidneys, can become narrowed or blocked—a condition known as renal artery stenosis. Image: Thinkstock |
Fatty plaque in the arteries that feed the kidneys poses a danger to the heart and brain.
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