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How does a disorder of the kidneys lead to hypertension?
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Excess Hormones: In certain rare situations, a gland on the kidney can secrete a hormone that persistently elevates blood pressure. Additionally, the renal arteries can narrow and also lead to an elevated blood pressure.
Answered 5/3/2014
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Blood pressure : Hormones are secreted which raise the blood pressure. Often patient disease started with some essential hypertension and progresses, salt is retained. Multiple factors.
Answered 3/29/2013
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