What is the primary mechanism by which renal denervation helps to lower blood pressure in patients with resistant hypertension?

Salt sensitive hypertension refers to when……?

Antihypertensive drugs that target the kidneys:

In patients with essential hypertension evidence suggests that sympathetic activity is increased to which organs?

Many people know they have hypertension, but their blood pressure is not well controlled. 

What is a reason for this that cannot currently be corrected for?

Select ALL of the following that contribute to how sympatholytic agents decrease blood pressure.

A) vasoconstriction

B) reduced renin release

C) decreased sodium reabsorption

D) reduced renal vascular tone

Select ALL of the following that occur as a result of inward vascular hypertrophy:

A) increases total peripheral resistance

B) the lumen of the vessel is reduced

C) smooth muscle wall thickness is increased

D) increases cardiac output

Which of the following systolic/diastolic pressures would be classified as isolated systolic hypertension?

Roger was diagnosed with hypertension. He believes the following statements are all true.

However, only ONE is correct, which one?

Select ALL of the following which are associated with obesity-induced hypertension:

A) activation of the renin-angiotensin system

B) increased plasma adrenaline levels

C) aldosterone induced sodium retention

D) leftward shift in the pressure-natriuresis relationship