Renovascular hypertension

Renovascular hypertension
Other namesRenal hypertension
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SpecialtyCardiology, nephrology 
SymptomsHigh BP, kidney dysfunction
Risk factorsDiabetes, High cholesterol
Diagnostic methodBlood and urine test
TreatmentAntihypertensive, Stress reduction

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. 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.

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