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Blood pressure and the kidneys
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High blood pressure is both a cause and a result of kidney disease.
What helps
- Blood-pressure medicines, often ACE inhibitors or ARBs
- Less salt
- Regular activity and a healthy weight
Frequently asked questions
Which medicines protect the kidneys?
ACE inhibitors and ARBs reduce pressure inside the kidney filters.
Sources
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Educational only. This guide is general kidney-care information, not individual medical advice.