Renovascular and Renal Parenchymatous Hypertension

This monograph provides an update on the pathophysiology, diagnosis and therapy of renal hypertension, discussing the underlying causes of the most common forms. Emphasis is placed on newer pathophysiological aspects of the disease, particularly the vascular wall renin-angiotensin system.

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This monograph provides an update on the pathophysiology, diagnosis and therapy of renovascular and renal parenchymatous hypertension. The underlying causes of the most common forms of hypertension are discussed in separate chapters. Special emphasis is laid on newer pathophysiological aspects of the disease, in particular the vascular wall renin-angiotensin system. Furthermore, there is discussion of techniques that are currently available for use in the diagnosis of renal hypertension, such as ultrasound and Doppler techniques, magnetic resonance imaging and nuclear renography. The book also covers topics such as the value of medical therapy, surgical techniques and percutaneous transluminal angioplasty, with special reference to the treatment of renal hypertension.