Abstract
We evaluated 117 type 1 diabetic patients with diabetic nephropathy to determine the effect of combined kidney and pancreas transplantation on hypertension. A substantial reduction in blood pressure and a decreased need for antihypertensive therapy were observed 1 month after transplantation and maintained for a mean follow-up of 18 months. No significant improvement occurred in the need for hypertension treatment in patients who underwent kidney transplantation alone. Our results suggest improved long-term outcome in diabetic patients who have undergone combined kidney and pancreas transplantation.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 27-31 |
Number of pages | 5 |
Journal | Cardiology Review |
Volume | 19 |
Issue number | 8 |
State | Published - 2002 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Cardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine