Autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease and the heart and brain

Cleve Clin J Med. 2017 Jun;84(6):471-481. doi: 10.3949/ccjm.84a.16107.

Abstract

Autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease (ADPKD) has numerous systemic manifestations and complications. This article gives an overview of hypertension, cardiac complications, and intracranial aneurysms in ADPKD, their pathophysiology, and recent developments in their management.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Heart Diseases* / etiology
  • Heart Diseases* / therapy
  • Humans
  • Hypertension* / etiology
  • Hypertension* / therapy
  • Intracranial Aneurysm* / etiology
  • Intracranial Aneurysm* / therapy
  • Patient Care Management / methods*
  • Polycystic Kidney, Autosomal Dominant / complications*