[Prevention and treatment of hypertension after renal transplantation]

Zhongguo Yi Xue Ke Xue Yuan Xue Bao. 2009 Jun;31(3):259-62.
[Article in Chinese]

Abstract

Hypertension is a common complication after renal transplantation. Among post-transplantation patients died of cardiovascular diseases, about 41% have hypertension. Hypertension is an independent risk factor for kidney transplant failure. Post-transplantation hypertension can be caused by many factors, including the use of immunosuppressants. When the blood pressure exceeds 130/90 mmHg in a kidney transplant recipient, it is reasonable to provide active medical intervention. In summary, prevention and treatment of hypertension is important to prolong the survival of kidney transplant recipients.

Publication types

  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Humans
  • Hypertension / diagnosis
  • Hypertension / etiology
  • Hypertension / prevention & control*
  • Hypertension / therapy*
  • Kidney Transplantation*
  • Postoperative Complications* / diagnosis
  • Postoperative Complications* / etiology
  • Postoperative Complications* / prevention & control
  • Postoperative Complications* / therapy