What Is Renovascular Hypertension?

Renovascular hypertension is a hypertension in which there is an abnormality when the blood is flowing to kidneys. People suffering from kidney problems are at high risk of developing renovascular hypertension. Renovascular hypertension is often caused due to insufficient blood flow to the kidneys due to narrowing of arteries. The main function of the renal arteries is to supply blood to kidneys by filtering it at normal pressure and kidneys has the capability to sense the change in blood pressure. If the kidneys have a change in blood pressure, it secretes a hormone known as renin that helps in rejuvenating proper blood flow.