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[Hypertension].

A Steiner, A Hermann, W Vetter

    Schweizerische Rundschau Fur Medizin Praxis = Revue Suisse De Medecine Praxis
    |January 17, 1989
    PubMed
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    A renovascular hypertension case in a 40-year-old man was diagnosed due to an intrarenal arterial aneurysm. Angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor treatment successfully normalized his blood pressure.

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    Area of Science:

    • Cardiology
    • Nephrology
    • Vascular Surgery

    Background:

    • Arterial hypertension is a prevalent condition requiring long-term management.
    • Persistent hypertension despite adequate treatment necessitates investigation for secondary causes.
    • Secondary aldosteronism can manifest as refractory hypertension and hypokalemia.

    Observation:

    • A 40-year-old male presented with progressively worsening arterial hypertension over one year, unresponsive to standard therapy.
    • Routine biochemical analysis revealed hypokalemia, prompting further investigation.
    • Peripheral renin studies indicated secondary aldosteronism.

    Findings:

    • Abdominal aortography and renal artery angiography identified an intrarenal arterial aneurysm with associated stenoses.

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  • This anatomical abnormality was identified as the cause of renovascular hypertension.
  • The renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system was likely overactivated due to renal artery stenosis.

    • Implications:

    • Intrarenal arterial aneurysms can be a rare but significant cause of secondary hypertension.
    • Accurate diagnosis through advanced imaging is crucial for effective management.
    • Angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors represent an effective therapeutic option for renovascular hypertension caused by such lesions.