A striped racer, also known as the California whipsnake, is a species of non-venomous snake native to the coast and foothills of California. It is a long, slender, and fast-moving snake, identified by its distinctive stripes running down the length of its body. They primarily feed on lizards and small rodents. The scientific name for this species is Masticophis lateralis.
Atheroembolic kidney disease
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In atheroembolic kidney disease, numerous small pieces of fatty material (atheroemboli) travel from arteries above the kidneys to clog the smallest branches of the renal arteries, causing the kidneys to fail.
- Usually atheroemboli occur as a complication of surgery or a procedure on an atherosclerotic aorta.
- Symptoms of kidney failure, blue toes, or a lacy purplish discoloration of the skin of the feet and legs may develop.
- Removing and analyzing a piece of kidney tissue (biopsy) may be done to confirm the diagnosis.
(See also Overview of Blood Vessel Disorders of the Kidneys.)
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