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What makes a nephrologist any more able to contain resistent htn in a patient than an internist or family practice doctor?
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Experience: They see more of it. All the resistant cases are referred to them.
Answered 9/28/2016
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HTN and neph: Scientists have determined that essential hypertension involves a kidney re-set in the excretion of sodium, resulting in an imbalance between plasma volume, blood pressure, and kidney excretion of sodium. Hence, the kidney is a source of essential hypertension. Eventually, blood vessels thicken and harden and these variables contribute to resistant hypertension.
Answered 9/28/2016
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