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Australian National University, Canberra
Blood pressure control is very effective in retarding renal disease progression
April 26th, 2005
A recent report focused on the role of hypertension in the progression of renal failure. According to the report from Australia, "High blood pressure plays a key role in the progression of renal failure. Hypertension is a common presentation of kidney disease and an almost invariable accompaniment of renal failure. Hypertension is also a major contributor to cardiovascular disease, the major cause of morbidity and mortality in renal failure." J.A. Whitworth of the Australian National University continued, "Hypertension is both cause and consequence of renal failure, but the precise nature and prevalence of hypertensive nephrosclerosis as a cause of...
Source: Cardiovascular Business Week (2005-04-26)
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