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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

  1. Disturbance of water-electrolytic balance
  2. Hyperactivity of renin-angiotensin system
  3. Disturbance of renal circulation
  4. Increased cortisol level
  5. Hypersympathicotonia
Correct answer

Hyperactivity of renin-angiotensin system

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