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World J Nephrol. May 6, 2015; 4(2): 223-229
Published online May 6, 2015. doi: 10.5527/wjn.v4.i2.223
Published online May 6, 2015. doi: 10.5527/wjn.v4.i2.223
Figure 1 Obesity leads to progression of chronic kidney disease through various pathways.
NO: Nitric oxide; RAAS: Renal angiotensin aldosterone system; CKD: Chronic kidney disease; ESRD: End-stage renal disease.
Figure 2 Mechanisms of hypertension in obesity.
RAAS: Renal angiotensin aldosterone system; SNS: Sympathetic nervous system.
Figure 3 Stepped-care approach to antihypertensive therapy in obese children.
BP: Blood pressure.
- Citation: Ding W, Cheung WW, Mak RH. Impact of obesity on kidney function and blood pressure in children. World J Nephrol 2015; 4(2): 223-229
- URL: https://www.wjgnet.com/2220-6124/full/v4/i2/223.htm
- DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.5527/wjn.v4.i2.223