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  2. Cardiorenal syndrome - Wikipedia

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    acute kidney failure or glomerulonephritis: Type 4 (chronic renocardiac syndrome) Chronic kidney disease: decreased cardiac function, cardiac hypertrophy and/or increased risk of adverse cardiovascular events: chronic glomerular disease Type 5 (secondary CRS) Systemic condition: both heart and kidney dysfunction: diabetes mellitus, sepsis, lupus

  3. Hypertensive kidney disease - Wikipedia

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    Hypertensive nephropathy refers to kidney failure that can be attributed to a history of hypertension [7] It is a chronic condition and it is a serious risk factor for the development of end-stage kidney disease (ESKD). However, despite the well-known association between hypertension and chronic kidney disease, the underlying mechanism remains ...

  4. Chronic kidney disease - Wikipedia

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    All people with a GFR <60 mL/min/1.73 m 2 for 3 months are defined as having chronic kidney disease. [59] Protein in the urine is regarded as an independent marker for worsening of kidney function and cardiovascular disease. Hence, British guidelines append the letter "P" to the stage of chronic kidney disease if protein loss is significant. [60]

  5. Kidney failure - Wikipedia

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    Acute kidney injuries can be present on top of chronic kidney disease, a condition called acute-on-chronic kidney failure (AoCRF). The acute part of AoCRF may be reversible, and the goal of treatment, as with AKI, is to return the person to baseline kidney function, typically measured by serum creatinine .

  6. Complications of hypertension - Wikipedia

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    The high blood pressure eventually leads to heart failure, strokes, heart attacks, blindness, kidney failure, loss of libido and poor circulation of blood in the legs. When the blood supply to the feet is compromised, the chances of infections and amputations also increases. All diabetics should know that even mild elevations in blood pressure ...

  7. Renal artery stenosis - Wikipedia

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    Renal artery stenosis (RAS) is the narrowing of one or both of the renal arteries, most often caused by atherosclerosis or fibromuscular dysplasia. This narrowing of the renal artery can impede blood flow to the target kidney , resulting in renovascular hypertension – a secondary type of high blood pressure .

  8. Atherosclerosis: What Men Need to Know About Plaque ... - AOL

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    A heart attack occurs suddenly when an atherosclerotic plaque in one of the arteries to your heart ruptures. It can cause symptoms such as: Chest pain, pressure, or tightness

  9. Hypertensive heart disease - Wikipedia

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    Hypertension or high blood pressure affects at least 26.4% of the world's population. [15] Hypertensive heart disease is only one of several diseases attributable to high blood pressure. Other diseases caused by high blood pressure include ischemic heart disease, cancer, stroke, peripheral arterial disease, aneurysms and kidney disease.