| Literature DB >> 15250915 |
Peter J Blankestijn1, Gerry Ligtenberg.
Abstract
The renin-angiotensin and sympathetic nervous systems are often activated in hemodialysis (HD) patients; the pathogenesis of this condition is discussed. Medications aimed at reducing renin and sympathetic activity may improve the cardiovascular prognosis, independent of its effect on blood pressure. This knowledge has important implications for the choice of treatment in HD patients.Entities:
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Year: 2004 PMID: 15250915 DOI: 10.1111/j.0894-0959.2004.17324.x
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Semin Dial ISSN: 0894-0959 Impact factor: 3.455