Chronic kidney disease: Arterial stiffness and renal function—a complex relationship
Nature Reviews Nephrology 11, 11 (2015).
doi:10.1038/nrneph.2014.226
Authors: Paolo Salvi & Gianfranco Parati
New data suggest that aortic stiffness results in the transmission of excessive flow pulsatility to the renal microcirculation. Further understanding of the mechanisms that regulate the relationship between large arteries and the renal microcirculation could lead to new strategies to protect the kidneys from increased blood pressure load owing to systemic hypertension.
Source: Nature Reviews Nephrology - Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Paolo SalviGianfranco Parati Tags: News and Views Source Type: research