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Spectrum of hypertension in post transplant

A Kaul1, R K Sharma, A Gupta

  • 1Department of Nephrology & Biostatistics, Sanjay Gandhi Post Graduate Institute of Medical Sciences, Lucknow.

The Journal of the Association of Physicians of India
|November 5, 2010
PubMed

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Post-transplant hypertension is common, affecting 86.2% of patients. Risk factors include older age, male sex, and immunosuppressants like cyclosporine, impacting patient and graft survival.

Area of Science:

  • Nephrology
  • Transplant Surgery
  • Cardiovascular Medicine

Background:

  • Post-transplant hypertension is a frequent complication following renal transplantation.
  • Identifying risk factors is crucial for improving patient and graft outcomes.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To determine the incidence and causes of post-transplant hypertension in a renal transplant population.
  • To analyze the impact of hypertension on patient and graft survival.

Main Methods:

  • A retrospective study of renal transplant recipients between June 1989 and December 2002.
  • Hypertension defined as BP ≥ 140/90 mmHg or antihypertensive medication use.
  • Analysis of donor and recipient characteristics, including immunosuppressive regimens.

Main Results:

  • The incidence of post-transplant hypertension was 86.2%.
  • Independent risk factors identified were age ≥ 40 years, male sex, graft dysfunction, calcineurin inhibitors (cyclosporine), high-dose steroids, and chronic rejection.
  • Post-transplant hypertension was associated with inferior patient and graft survival. Elevated blood pressure at 6 and 12 months negatively impacted graft survival.

Conclusions:

  • Age, male sex, and specific immunosuppressive agents are significant risk factors for post-transplant hypertension.
  • Aggressive management of post-transplant hypertension and its modifiable risk factors is essential for enhancing renal allograft and patient survival.
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