Abstract:Arterial hypertension is an established risk factor for cardiovascular complications. Since the introduction of calcineurin inhibitors (CNI), аrterial hypertension is observed in 50-80% of transplanted patients. Arterial hypertension and transplantation are closely linked, and its association may promote impaired graft and overall survival. We summarize the main mechanisms involved in the genesis of CNI-induced hypertension as follows: impaired renal function with the sodium retaining, endothelial dysfunction,… Show more
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