| Renovascular hypertension | |
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| Other names | Renal hypertension |
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| 3D rendered CT of abdominal aortic branches kidneys | |
| 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] |
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]
- ^ a b c d MedlinePlus Encyclopedia: Renovascular hypertension
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- ^ Renovascular Hypertension at eMedicine