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High Blood Pressure and Kidney Disease. Bethesda, MD: National Kidney and Urologic Diseases Information Clearinghouse. 2008. 6 p.

The kidneys play an important role in keeping a person’s blood pressure in a healthy range; the reverse is also true—blood pressure can affect the health of the kidneys. High blood pressure, also called hypertension, can damage the kidneys and lead to chronic kidney disease (CKD). This fact sheet provides an overview of high blood pressure and kidney disease. Written in a question-and-answer format, the fact sheet reviews the basic definition of hypertension and the different ways it can develop, how high blood pressure can damage the kidneys, the signs and symptoms of high blood pressure, the signs and symptoms of CKD, strategies to control blood pressure, the use of medicines to help control blood pressure, and people who are at greater risk for kidney failure related to high blood pressure, including African Americans and people with diabetes. People with CKD are advised to keep their blood pressure below 130/80. Two groups of medicines, called angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors and angiotensin receptor blockers (ARBs), lower blood pressure and have an added protective effect on the kidneys. A final section of the fact sheet reviews the importance of ongoing research studies, including basic research and the diseases that impair normal kidney function. The fact sheet includes contact information for three resource organizations: the American Kidney Fund at 1–800–638–8299 or www.kidneyfund.org; the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute Information Center at 301–592–8573 or www.nhlbi.nih.gov; and the National Kidney Foundation at 1–800–622–9010 or www.kidney.org. The fact sheet concludes with a brief description of the goals and activities of the National Kidney Disease Education Program (NKDEP) and the National Kidney and Urologic Diseases Information Clearinghouse. The NKDEP’s website address—www.nkdep.nih.gov—is also given. 1 figure.

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Hematuria in Children. New York, NY: National Kidney Foundation, Inc. 2004. 2 p.

This fact sheet discusses hematuria (the presence of red blood cells in the urine) in children. Urine does not normally contain red blood cells because the filters in the kidney prevent blood from entering the urine. In hematuria, the filters or other parts of the urinary tract allow blood to leak into the urine. The fact sheet reviews the causes of hematuria including structural, inherited, mineral imbalances, glomerulonephritis, and idiopathic hematuria; and the evaluation of hematuria. Microscopic hematuria can be detected only with a microscope, while gross hematuria features urine discolored by blood. Microscopic hematuria in an otherwise healthy child does not usually need to be investigated unless it is present in at least three urine tests over several months. However, if the child has high blood pressure, chronic kidney disease, or protein in the urine (proteinuria), the hematuria should be investigated promptly.

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High Blood Pressure and Kidney Disease. San Bruno, CA: Krames Communications. 2003. 2 p.

This patient education handout explains the basics of high blood pressure (hypertension) and how it can become a problem for people with kidney disease. If hypertension is not controlled, tiny blood vessels in the kidneys may become damaged and less able to filter the blood. By lowering hypertension, the amount of damage being done to the kidneys can be reduced which helps slow any progression of kidney disease. The handout provides hints for readers who are checking their own blood pressure, including the importance of recordkeeping and following accurate procedures, and offers strategies for maximizing the effectiveness of blood pressure medications that may be prescribed. The handout explains the need to eat right and to exercise often as components of a total kidney health program. The handout is written in nontechnical language and illustrated with colorful drawings.

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High Blood Pressure and Kidney Disease. [La Tension Arterial Alta y la Enfermedad de los Rinones]. Bethesda, MD: National Kidney and Urologic Diseases Information Clearinghouse (NKUDIC). 2002. 4 p.

The kidneys play a key role in keeping the blood pressure in a healthy range, and blood pressure, in turn, can affect the health of the kidneys. High blood pressure (hypertension) can damage the kidneys. This brochure describes the interplay between hypertension and kidney disease. Topics include a definition of high blood pressure; how hypertension hurts the kidneys; diagnostic tests used to confirm and monitor blood pressure; the diagnosis of kidney damage; medications that can be useful to control hypertension; groups who are at high risk for kidney failure related to hypertension; and current research in this area. One sidebar describes five specific lifestyle changes that can help control blood pressure: maintain normal body weight, limit daily sodium intake, get plenty of exercise, avoid consuming to much alcohol, and limit caffeine intake. The brochure concludes with the contact information for three resource organizations, and a brief description of the activities of the National Kidney and Urologic Diseases Information Clearinghouse (NKUDIC), a service of the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK). 1 figure.

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Preconception Care of Women with Diabetes. Diabetes Care. 25(Supplement 1): S82-S84. January 2002.

Major congenital (present at birth) malformations remain the leading cause of mortality (death) and serious morbidity (illness or complications) in infants of mothers with type 1 or type 2 diabetes. This article presents the American Diabetes Association position statement on the preconception care of women with diabetes. The article stresses that to minimize the occurrence of these malformations, standard care for all women with diabetes who have child-bearing potential should include counseling about the risk of malformations associated with unplanned pregnancies and poor metabolic control, and use of effective contraception at all times unless the patient is in good metabolic control and actively trying to conceive. Topics include a preconception care program, specific goals of treatment, the initial visit (including the medical and obstetrical history, the physical examination, the laboratory tests, and the management plan), continuing care, and special considerations, including hypoglycemia (low blood glucose levels), retinopathy (eye disease), hypertension (high blood pressure), nephropathy (kidney disease), neuropathy (nerve disease), cardiovascular (heart) disease, and early pregnancy management. 2 references.

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Uncomplicated Guide to Diabetes Complications. 2nd ed. Alexandria, VA: American Diabetes Association. 2002. 294 p.

Diabetes mellitus can result in many complications, but many of them can be prevented. This book explains to patients how early testing, new medical treatments, and improvements in diabetes control can prevent or slow the development of complications. Each complication is discussed, including symptoms, medical treatments, and self care approaches, in nontechnical language. Twenty chapters cover acute complications (diabetic ketoacidosis or DKA, and hyperosmolar hyperglycemic state or HHS), hypoglycemia (low blood glucose levels), foot problems, eye disease (diabetic retinopathy), heart disease, cholesterol and other blood fats, stroke, hypertension (high blood pressure), nephropathy (kidney disease), peripheral vascular disease, peripheral neuropathy (nerve disease), autonomic neuropathies, gastrointestinal complications, infection and diabetes, diabetes and skin, psychosocial complications, men's sexual health, women's sexual health, oral health, and prevention strategies. This edition includes information on the discoveries and recommendations from the recently completed Diabetes Prevention Program, which linked improved diet and exercise with a slow-down in the development of diabetes and of its complications. One appendix lists medical tests, including recommended scheduling for those tests. A brief description of the activities and resources of the American Diabetes Association is included. A subject index concludes the book.

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High Blood Pressure and Your Kidneys. [Acerca de Presion Arterial Alta y las Enfermedades de Rinones]. New York: National Kidney Foundation. 2001. 11 p.

This brochure discusses the interrelationship of high blood pressure and kidney disease. Written in a question and answer format and designed for the person who as been diagnosed with high blood pressure, the brochure discusses the causes, detection, and dangers of high blood pressure. In addition, the incidence of high blood pressure in the black population is considered briefly. The final sections present information about how high blood pressure is treated, including the various medications used and their potential side effects. The brochure is available in English or Spanish.

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