Hypertension and Systemic Disease.

Authors :: Pillay, W. R.
Kan, Y. M.
Crinnion, J. N.
Abbott, K. C.
Hypolite, I. O.
Agodoa, L. Y.
Kjeldsen, S. E.
Dahlof, B.
Devereaux, R. B.
Little, P.
Barnett, J.
Barnsley, L.
Paueksakon, P.
Revelo, M. P.
Ma, L.-J.
Booth, Caroline
Preston, R.
Clark, G.
Leertouwer, T. C.
Source :: Kidney; Jan/Feb2003, Vol. 12 Issue 1, p21, 7p
Publication Year :: 2003
Abstract: Presents several studies on hypertension and systemic disease. Alternatives to measuring ambulatory pressure; Analysis of the extent of microvascular injury characterized by fragmented red blood cells in the mesangium of glomeruli in diabetic nephropathy; Effectiveness of percutaneous transluminal angioplasty in renal artery stenosis; Effects of stent placement for renal artery stenosis on the function of treated and contra-lateral kidneys.