How do you rule out FMD?

In order to diagnosis FMD, a test must be done to image the blood vessels. There are many options for imaging the arteries, including specialized blood vessel ultrasound known as duplex ultrasound; a CAT scan of the arteries which is obtained after a dye is given through the veins, or a special type of MRI.

Does FMD cause dizziness?

If you have FMD that involves your kidney arteries, you’re likely to have high blood pressure. Headaches, neck pain, dizziness, or a “whooshing” sound. If you have FMD that involves your brain arteries, you may experience headaches, some neck pain, dizziness, or a whooshing sound in your ears.

Can FMD cause fatigue?

Although considered a rare disease, recent studies suggest that FMD may be more prevalent than once thought. Common clinical presentations include hypertension, headache, fatigue, and pulsatile tinnitus.

Can fibromuscular dysplasia disappear?

Treatments are available, but there isn’t a cure for fibromuscular dysplasia.

Are you born with FMD?

FMD may be found in children. A portion of cases are thought to be genetic. FMD may be related to hormones, as a high percentage of people diagnosed with FMD are women of childbearing age. Research is ongoing at Johns Hopkins and elsewhere to help understand the causes of FMD.

Does FMD cause high blood pressure?

FMD can lead to high blood pressure, stenosis, aneurysm and sometimes dissection of arteries. FMD is different from most other vascular diseases because it does not involve inflammation or plaque.

Who specializes in fibromuscular dysplasia?

A team of vascular medicine specialists, cardiologists, cardiovascular surgeons, vascular surgeons, vascular interventional radiologists and others work closely to provide care for people with fibromuscular dysplasia.

What is mild fibromuscular dysplasia?

Fibromuscular dysplasia is a condition that causes narrowing (stenosis) and enlargement (aneurysm) of the medium-sized arteries in your body. Narrowed arteries can reduce blood flow and affect the function of your organs. Fibromuscular dysplasia appears most commonly in the arteries leading to the kidneys and brain.

Can you exercise with fibromuscular dysplasia?

Current recommendations for patients with FMD are to avoid resistance training during the first 8-12 weeks after acute carotid or vertebral artery dissections. The authors do not recommend any restrictions on sexual activity.

What arteries does FMD affect?

Patients with FMD have abnormal cellular growth in the walls of their medium and large arteries. This can cause the arteries with the abnormal growth to look beaded. The arteries may also become narrow (stenosis). Most cases of FMD affect the carotid and renal arteries.