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[Kidney and hypertension].

Shin-ichi Araki1, Masakazu Haneda

  • 1Department of Medicine, Shiga University of Medical Science.

Nihon Rinsho. Japanese Journal of Clinical Medicine
|July 25, 2003
PubMed
Summary

The kidney plays a crucial role in blood pressure regulation and hypertension development. Understanding this kidney-blood pressure link is vital for managing kidney disease and hypertension, particularly in diabetic nephropathy.

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Area of Science:

  • Nephrology
  • Cardiovascular Science
  • Endocrinology

Context:

  • The intricate relationship between renal function and systemic blood pressure is well-established.
  • Hypertension significantly contributes to the progression of chronic kidney disease.
  • Renal transplantation studies in both animal models and humans underscore the kidney's role in hypertension pathogenesis.

Purpose:

  • This review aims to elucidate the critical role of the kidney in the development of hypertension.
  • It specifically focuses on highlighting the renal contribution to hypertension, with an emphasis on diabetic nephropathy.

Summary:

  • The kidney influences blood pressure through mechanisms including salt retention, altered renal hemodynamics, and renin-angiotensin system activation.
  • Hypertension exacerbates kidney damage, while antihypertensive therapies can slow the progression of renal diseases.
  • This review synthesizes current understanding of the kidney's involvement in hypertension, particularly within the context of diabetic nephropathy.

Impact:

  • Provides a comprehensive overview of the kidney's role in hypertension.
  • Highlights potential therapeutic targets for managing hypertension and kidney disease.
  • Emphasizes the importance of considering renal function in the treatment of hypertensive patients, especially those with diabetes.

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