mech by which EP induces HTN
- inhibits Ach induced vasodialation vaso dialation
- platelet aggregates
- increased levels of Endothelin -1
renal cell carcinoma - increased EP
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eryhropoitin and hypertension
Question:
A 50-year-old male visits his primary care physician complaining of low back pain. His past medical history reveals hypertension that is being managed with hydrochlorothiazide. On examination, his blood pressure measures 160/95 mmHg, and urine analysis shows microscopic hematuria. Imaging studies are ordered, which show a 5 cm mass in the right kidney. Regarding the patient's renal mass, which of the following is the most likely diagnosis?
Options:
A)Renal cell carcinoma
B)Polycystic kidney disease
C)Renal abscess
D)Angiomyolipoma
E)Renal cyst
eryhropoitin and hypertension
Question:
A 50-year-old male visits his primary care physician complaining of low back pain. His past medical history reveals hypertension that is being managed with hydrochlorothiazide. On examination, his blood pressure measures 160/95 mmHg, and urine analysis shows microscopic hematuria. Imaging studies are ordered, which show a 5 cm mass in the right kidney. Regarding the patient's renal mass, which of the following is the most likely diagnosis?
Options:
A)Renal cell carcinoma
B)Polycystic kidney disease
C)Renal abscess
D)Angiomyolipoma
E)Renal cyst