Exam questionKROK 2Medicine ยท 2016
A 13-year-old girl complains of fatigability, frequent headaches, cardialgia. Eight years ago she had a case of pyelonephritis. Urine analyzes periodically revealed leukocyturia. The child has undergone no further treatment. On examination: increased BP up to 150/100 mm Hg. Ultrasound investigation revealed significant reduction of the right kidney. What process is leading in arterial hypertension pathogenesis in this case?
Answer options
- Hypersympathicotonia
- Disruption of water-electrolytic balance
- Hyperactivity of renin-angiotensin system
- Increased cortisol level
- Disruption of renal circulation
Correct answer
Hyperactivity of renin-angiotensin system
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