Blood supply to the kidneys


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Blood supply to the kidneys


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Blood flow to the kidneys is very important for the kidneys to work well. If blood flow to a kidney gets blocked, part or all of that kidney may die. This can lead to kidney failure.

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Primary Medical Reviewer Kathleen Romito, MD - Family Medicine
Specialist Medical Reviewer Myo Min Han, MD - Nuclear Medicine
Last Updated October 24, 2008

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