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Are 2 vessel cord baby's and high blood pressure later in life related?

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Dr. Maya Vazirani answered

Specializes in Neonatology

Possibly: 2 vessel umbelical cord is interestingly related to renal abnormalities. one of the causes of persistant hypertension at an early age is involved with the renin angiotensin mechanism related to the vascular supply and integrety of the kidney

Answered 2/25/2016

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