Controlling Hypertension to Protect Kidney Function

Hypertension Management

One of the strongest risk factors for kidney disease is hypertension, or high blood pressure. If unmanaged, it can become a dangerous condition called hypertensive nephropathy, which leads to kidney damage.” This highlights the need to manage hypertension to protect kidney function. Hypertension and its Effect on Kidneys The kidneys are fundamental to blood pressure control by removing extra … Read more