Open AccessHypertension After Renal Transplant
Author(s) -
Tedla Fasika,
Hayashi Rick,
McFarlane Samy I.,
Salifu Moro O.
Publication year - 2007
Publication title -
the journal of clinical hypertension
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.909
H-Index - 67
eISSN - 1751-7176
pISSN - 1524-6175
DOI - 10.1111/j.1524-6175.2007.06588.x
Subject(s) - medicine , renal transplant , intensive care medicine , adverse effect , transplantation
Hypertension is common after renal transplant and is associated with adverse graft and patient outcomes. A thorough understanding of the unique factors that operate in renal transplant recipients is essential for the proper evaluation and management of this disorder. In this review, the authors outline the pathogenesis, diagnostic workup, and treatment of hypertension after renal transplant.