Obesity and the kidney: Why is the kidney at risk?

Obesity and the kidney: Why is the kidney at risk?

Two recent studies may help to account for the increase in risk of renal injury associated with obesity. One study pointed to a role for renin-system activation. In the other study, the pattern of renal hemodynamics was compatible with a renin mechanism.

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Veröffentlicht in:Kidney international 2007-02, Vol.71 (3), p.187-188
1. Verfasser: Hollenberg, N.K.
Format: Artikel
Sprache:eng
Schlagworte:
Body Mass Index
Humans
Kidney - blood supply
Kidney - physiology
Kidney Diseases - etiology
Obesity - complications
Renal Plasma Flow
Renin-Angiotensin System - physiology
Risk
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Zusammenfassung:Two recent studies may help to account for the increase in risk of renal injury associated with obesity. One study pointed to a role for renin-system activation. In the other study, the pattern of renal hemodynamics was compatible with a renin mechanism.
ISSN:0085-2538
1523-1755
DOI:10.1038/sj.ki.5002029