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World J Hypertens. Feb 23, 2017; 7(1): 10-18
Published online Feb 23, 2017. doi: 10.5494/wjh.v7.i1.10
Table 1 Selected factors implicated with hypertension in chronic kidney disease
FactorDominant mechanism
Impaired Na excretionExpansion of ECF volume
Activation of RASDirect vasoconstriction
Sympathetic activation
Sympathetic activationDirect vasoconstriction
Stimulation of renin release
Imbalance in PG or kininsVasoconstriction
EndothelinDirect vasoconstriction
Renal injury
Reduced nitric oxideLoss of vasodilatator effect