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Fibromuscular Dysplasia (FMD) Program
Welcome to the FMD Program
Fibromuscular dysplasia (FMD) is a nonatherosclerotic, noninflammatory disease of the arteries most commonly involving the kidneys (renal arteries) and neck (carotid arteries). The condition typically presents in women around age 40, but it can occur in all age groups and men. Hypertension is the most common presenting finding, although patients may have various symptoms, including headaches, dizziness, and strokes are possible in some cases. Renal artery involvement may lead to renal artery stenosis and subsequent elevated blood pressure and worsening kidney function. In addition to renal artery stenosis, FMD patients can also develop carotid artery dissections and stenosis, coronary artery dissections, and dissections/aneurysms/stenosis of other arteries.
There is no definite genetic etiology identified for FMD to date. There is evidence to support familial occurrence with AD inheritance in a small percentage of FMD patients. FMD may present with clinical features suggestive of other Mendelian vascular connective tissue disorders such as Ehlers Danlos syndrome vascular type. Genetics evaluation would help in assessing the individuals for other possible connective tissue etiology and recurrence risk counseling.
FMD Treatments & Services
Because there is no cure for FMD, treatments are focused on managing the symptoms and complications of FMD. The following treatments and services are available to patients:
- CT and MR Angiogram
- Duplex Ultrasound
- Medication
- Lifestyle and Risk Factor Modification
- Genetic Evaluation/Testing and Counseling
- Percutaneous Transluminal Angioplasty (PTA)
- Vascular Surgery
Your FMD Team
The Fibromuscular Dysplasia Program has a multi-specialty team that provides comprehensive, coordinated care from every aspect including evaluation, diagnosis, genetics, medical treatment, invasive procedures (when needed) and surveillance. Our team includes experts from cardiology, vascular medicine, neurology, neurosurgery, vascular surgery, nephrology, OBGYN, diagnostic and interventional radiology, and genetics.
| Daniel Barrow, MD | Neurosurgery | EUH |
| Chandan Devireddy, MD | Interventional Cardiology | EUHM |
| Yazan Duwayri, MD | Vascular Surgery | EUH |
| Sabina Kennedy, MD | Pediatric Nephrology | CHOA |
| Diogo Haussen, MD | Interventional Neuroradiology | Grady |
| Janice Lea, MD | Nephrology | EUHM |
| Rebecca LeLeiko, MD | Cardiology | EUHM |
| Gina Lundberg, MD | Cardiology and Women’s Health | ESJH |
| Kurt Martinuzzi, MD | OBGYN | EUH |
| Fadi Nahab MD | Neurology and Stroke | EUH |
| Ravi Rajani, MD | Vascular Surgery | Grady |
| Frank Tong, MD | Interventional Neuroradiology | EUH |
| Jaime Vengoechea, MD | Genetics | EUH |
| Bryan Wells, MD, Program Director | Cardiology | EUHM |
FMD Resources
Use the link below to learn more about the Fibromuscular Dysplasia Society of America.
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