Wcn24-2065 the Effect of the Presence of Multiple (Accessory) Renal Arteries on Biochemical Parameters of Renal Function and Hemodynamic Measurements

The prevalence of accessory or multiple renal arteries in the general population varies widely based on the population examined, from 4% in Malaysians to 61.5% in Brazilians. Still, the average global prevalence among adults is estimated to be around 30%. The closest geographical region closest to the Republic of Croatia with available data on the prevalence of accessory renal arteries is Bosnia and Herzegovina, where a 25.8% prevalence in adults is reported. The effect of having accessory renal arteries on hemodynamics and renal function has been studied in different population, yielding variable results – from a significant correlation between the presence of accessory renal arteries and increased arterial blood pressure and/or serum creatinine and renin to no correlation whatsoever.