What Is Hypertensive Nephropathy?
Hypertensive nephropathy refers to gradual kidney damage resulting from persistently high blood pressure. Elevated pressure damages the small blood vessels in the kidneys, reducing their ability to filter waste and regulate fluids.
Key features include:
- Gradual rise in serum creatinine
- Decline in eGFR
- Protein leakage in urine
- Hardening and narrowing of kidney blood vessels
Without proper management, hypertensive nephropathy can progress to advanced kidney failure.





