the kidneys. Prognosis The prognosis of individuals with renovascular hypertension is not easy to determine. Those with atherosclerotic renal artery disease have a high risk of mortality, furthermore, those who also have renal dysfunction have a higher mortality risk. However, the majority of renovascular diseases can be improved with surgery. See also Fibromuscular dysplasia Hypertensive nephropathy Kidney failure Renal artery stenosis References Further reading External links Nephrology Hypertension