Hypertension and Diabetic Nephropathy

Pages: 97 - 107
Published: Jan 1, 2016
Abstract
Diabetic nephropathy (DN) is a major complication of both type 1 and type 2 diabetes. DN is the most common cause of end-stage renal disease, and it markedly enhances the risk of cardiovascular events. An elevated urinary albumin excretion rate, increased blood pressure (BP), and a continual loss of renal function are characteristics of DN. Screening for microalbuminuria is central to diabetes care, and antihypertensive agents are used for the...
Paper Details
Title
Hypertension and Diabetic Nephropathy
Published Date
Jan 1, 2016
Pages
97 - 107
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