Secondary hypertension and kidney failure Posted: 08-05-08 10:08am
I was told by my doctor that opening the
artery to the left kidney would do no
good. Basically the kidney is dead. When
I asked about opening the right artery,
she said that the blockage was an
insignificant amount. They are opting to
do nothing at this time. At what point
does a blockage become significant to do
something about? Nothing is being done as
far as treatment. Do I need a second
opinion?
Your high blood pressure is probably a
result of the kidney disorder. That type
of high blood pressure is called secondary
hypertension. In time, the hypertension
itself damages the kidneys. A kidney can
be “dead” but still causing
hypertension. Such a damaged kidney
should be removed surgically. You need
evaluation of both kidneys’ function
before starting any therapy. Blocked renal
arteries can be unblocked.
You may want to consult a nephrologist for
an expert opinion.
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