Abstract
Two cases of hypertension following renal trauma are reported. In both cases, blood pressure was controlled with captopril, an angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitor. Mechanisms of hypertension following renal trauma are reviewed and the place of medical or surgical management discussed.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 271-274 |
Number of pages | 4 |
Journal | Australian and New Zealand Journal of Medicine |
Volume | 13 |
Issue number | 3 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 1 Jan 1983 |
Keywords
- captopril
- nephrectomy
- renal hypertension
- renin response
- Trauma