KIDNEY INJURY AND CLINICAL MANAGEMENT IN HYPERTENSIVE PATIENTS: DIAGNOSIS, MANAGEMENT AND PROGNOSIS

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Abstract: Kidney injury in hypertensive patients is a common and serious complication, which can progress to chronic renal failure if not diagnosed and treated properly. We report the case of a 65-year-old male patient with a history of poorly controlled hypertension who presented with signs of hypertensive nephropathy. Clinical and laboratory evaluation revealed impaired renal function, with increased serum creatinine and proteinuria. Clinical management involved tight control of blood pressure and use of ACE inhibitors to minimize progression of kidney disease. This study discusses the current guidelines for the management of kidney injury in hypertensive patients, with emphasis on the importance of early diagnosis and therapeutic approach to preserve renal function and improve prognosis.