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Can Kidney Disease Cause Elevation In The BP Levels?
my son has had a MI @ age 39 has been admitted to cardiac unit and had a BP of 170/105 which they have been unable to lower. The cardiologist feels all was caused by kidney disease. What kidney disease might this be? Kidney and heart blood work showed elevations.
Tue, 8 May 2018
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Yes, kidney diseases are a major cause of secondary hypertension including renal artery stenosis. and nephritic syndrome.
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Dr. Muhammad Adnan Iqbal
I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.
Yes, kidney diseases are a major cause of secondary hypertension including renal artery stenosis. and nephritic syndrome.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
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Dr. Muhammad Adnan Iqbal
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