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Renovascular hypertension
Medical condition / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Renovascular hypertension is a condition in which high blood pressure is caused by the kidneys' hormonal response to narrowing of the arteries supplying the kidneys.[1] When functioning properly this hormonal axis regulates blood pressure. Due to low local blood flow, the kidneys mistakenly increase blood pressure of the entire circulatory system. It is a form of secondary hypertension - a form of hypertension whose cause is identifiable.[3][4]
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Renovascular hypertension | |
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Other names | Renal hypertension |
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Specialty | Cardiology, nephrology ![]() |
Symptoms | High BP, kidney dysfunction[1] |
Risk factors | Diabetes, High cholesterol[1] |
Diagnostic method | Blood and urine test[2] |
Treatment | Antihypertensive, Stress reduction[1] |
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