Thrombotic microangiopathy resulting from neglected blood pressure control

Abstract Hypertensive nephrosclerosis is usually associated with chronic hypertension, which increases the risk of progressive renal disease. Among the causes of malignant hypertension, thrombotic microangiopathy is complicated and is associated with renal dysfunction at the time of diagnosis. In th...

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Published in:Kidney research and clinical practice 2014, 33(2), , pp.103-105
Main Authors: Ku, Jeong Sang, Kim, Won, Lee, Sik, Kang, Myoung Jae, Park, Sung Kwang, Kang, Kyung Pyo
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Case Report
Hypertension
Nephrology
Renal failure
Thrombocytopenia
Thrombotic microangiopathy
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Summary:Abstract Hypertensive nephrosclerosis is usually associated with chronic hypertension, which increases the risk of progressive renal disease. Among the causes of malignant hypertension, thrombotic microangiopathy is complicated and is associated with renal dysfunction at the time of diagnosis. In this case, a young man with hypertension presented with renal failure and thrombocytopenia in the emergency department. This case emphasizes the importance of early recognition of renal failure and thrombocytopenia among patients with uncontrolled hypertension.
ISSN:2211-9132
2211-9140
DOI:10.1016/j.krcp.2014.03.002