Learn how high blood pressure affects your kidneys, the risk factors for developing chronic kidney disease, treatment, and what you can do to stay healthy. Renal hypertension is a type of high blood pressure caused by narrowing of the renal artery, which is usually caused by atherosclerosis. Renovascular hypertension is high blood pressure that’s related to blood flow problems in your kidneys High blood pressure is the second leading cause of chronic kidney disease (ckd) 1 in 5 adults with high blood pressure may have chronic kidney disease* If you've been diagnosed with high blood pressure (hypertension), it's important to follow your doctor's recommendations for lowering blood pressure and take all medication exactly as prescribed to help protect your health and your kidneys.
High blood pressure can constrict and narrow the blood vessels in your kidneys, which reduces blood flow and stops the kidneys from working well When this happens, the kidneys are not able to remove all wastes and extra fluid from your body. Adults with high blood pressure have a higher risk of developing chronic kidney disease (ckd) Chronic kidney disease can also cause or worsen high blood pressure Find out why, and how you can protect your heart and kidneys.
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