Cholesterol atheroembolism to kidneys

Description

This occurs when cholesterol is released, usually from an atherosclerotic plaque, and travels along with the bloodstream (embolism) to other places in the kidneys, where it obstructs blood vessels.

Index terms

Cholesterol atheroembolism to kidneys

Exclusions from above levels

http://id.who.int/icd/entity/1059873720 – Diseases of coronary artery
01 – Certain infectious or parasitic diseases
05 – Endocrine, nutritional or metabolic diseases

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18 – Complications of pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium
19 – Certain conditions originating in the perinatal period
20 – Congenital malformations, deformations and chromosomal abnormalities
22 – Injury, poisoning or certain other consequences of external causes

Sibling codes

BD53.4Y – Cholesterol atheroembolism to other specified sites
BD53.4Z – Cholesterol atheroembolism to unspecified site

Foundation entity

Cholesterol atheroembolism to kidneys – http://id.who.int/icd/entity/1376379063

Part of: BD53.4: Cholesterol atheroembolism › BD53: Secondary disorders of arteries or arterioles › 11: Diseases of the circulatory system