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Issue: Vol. 56
Section: Research Article
DOI: 10.47972/vjcts.v56i.1793
Date Published: 31/07/2026
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Dam, H. S., Phan, T. N., Nguyen, C. H., Ly, D. N., Nguyen, T. H., & Nguyen, H. N. (2026). Clinical characteristics, prompt diagnosis, and in-hospital treatment outcomes of acute renal artery occlusion at Cardiovascular Center – E Hospital. The Vietnam Journal of Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery, 56, 68 - 75. https://doi.org/10.47972/vjcts.v56i.1793

Clinical characteristics, prompt diagnosis, and in-hospital treatment outcomes of acute renal artery occlusion at Cardiovascular Center – E Hospital

Hai Son Dam1, Thao Nguyen Phan1,2, , Cong Huu Nguyen1,2, Duc Ngoc Ly1, The Huy Nguyen1, Hoang Nam Nguyen1
1 E Hospital
2 University of Medicine and Pharmacy- Vietnam National University

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Abstract

Objectives: To describe clinical characteristics and evaluate treatment outcomes of patients with acute renal artery occlusion at E Hospital. 


Methods: A cross-sectional study on 36 patients diagnosed from Jan 2023 to Oct 2025. 


Results: Mean age 58.47 ± 13.24; male/female ratio 16/20. Flank pain presented in 100%, with delayed admission (mean 4.97 days). Major causes: cardiac embolism (44.4%) and idiopathic (41.8% - with 27.8% cancer-related). Treatment: 88.9% conservative (anticoagulation), 11.1% percutaneous revascularization (early admission <24h). Outcomes showed significant renal function improvement at discharge; no mortality occurred. Conclusion: Acute renal artery occlusion is often missed due to non-specific symptoms. Early MSCT diagnosis and individualized strategies (anticoagulation vs. intervention) are crucial for renal salvage.

Keywords

Acute renal artery occlusion, Renal infarction, Endovascular intervention, Atrial fibrillation

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