Changes of arterial pressure following relief of obstruction in adults with hydronephrosis

Background: As much as 20% of all cases of hypertension are associated with kidney malfunctions. We have previously demonstrated in animals and in pediatric patients that hydronephrosis causes hypertension, which was attenuated by surgical relief of the ureteropelvic junction (UPJ) obstruction. This...

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Main Authors: Ammar Al-Mashhadi, Michael Häggman, Göran Läckgren, Sam Ladjevardi, Tryggve Nevéus, Arne Stenberg, A. Erik G. Persson, Mattias Carlström
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Upsala Medical Society 2018-10-01
Series:Upsala Journal of Medical Sciences
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Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/03009734.2018.1521890