Role of the Kidneys in Resistant Hypertension
Resistant hypertension is a failure to achieve goal BP (<140/90 mm Hg for the overall population and <130/80 mm Hg for those with diabetes mellitus or chronic kidney disease) in a patient who adheres to maximum tolerated doses of 3 antihypertensive drugs including a diuretic. The kidneys play...
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Main Authors: | Z. Khawaja, C. S. Wilcox |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Wiley
2011-01-01
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Series: | International Journal of Hypertension |
Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.4061/2011/143471 |
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