[PDF] Kidney Diseases and Hypertension, Part II, An Issue of Primary Care Clinics in Office Practice (The Clinics: Internal Medicine) (Pt. 2) Edgar V. Lerma MD FACP FASN FAHA

Hypertension is a major cause of kidney disease and kidney failure (end-stage renal disease). Hypertension can cause damage to the blood vessels and filters in the kidney, making removal of waste from the body difficult. This issue contains articles with practical advice about managing end-stage renal disease, patients who have undergone kidney transplant, and patients with hypertension.