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World J Hypertens. Feb 23, 2017; 7(1): 10-18
Published online Feb 23, 2017. doi: 10.5494/wjh.v7.i1.10
Published online Feb 23, 2017. doi: 10.5494/wjh.v7.i1.10
Table 1 Selected factors implicated with hypertension in chronic kidney disease
| Factor | Dominant mechanism |
| Impaired Na excretion | Expansion of ECF volume |
| Activation of RAS | Direct vasoconstriction |
| Sympathetic activation | |
| Sympathetic activation | Direct vasoconstriction |
| Stimulation of renin release | |
| Imbalance in PG or kinins | Vasoconstriction |
| Endothelin | Direct vasoconstriction |
| Renal injury | |
| Reduced nitric oxide | Loss of vasodilatator effect |
- Citation: Di Lullo L, Bellasi A, De Pascalis A. Hypertension, type IV cardiorenal syndrome and chronic kidney disease: Pathophysiological and therapeutical approach. World J Hypertens 2017; 7(1): 10-18
- URL: https://www.wjgnet.com/2220-3168/full/v7/i1/10.htm
- DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.5494/wjh.v7.i1.10
