Joseph is in his mid-40s. He has been experiencing high blood pressure for some years now. His primary care doctor reffered Joseph to a nephrologist who explains the high blood pressure is one the most common causes (blank) because it can damage the large arteries leading to the kidneys in the tiny blood vessels within the kidneys

The Joseph has continuous High blood pressure that can lead to the chronic kideny disease.

High blood pressure ( HBP ):

It is, along is one of the main causes of kidney failure. HBP increase the pressure in the renal capillaries that leads to inflammation of the renal glomerulus, which can lead to CKD.

Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD):

It is a condition in which the kidney is unable to perform its normal functions, that lead to the many alterations in the body.

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Joseph is in his mid-40s. He has been experiencing high blood pressure for some years now. His primary care doctor referred Joseph to a nephrologist who explains the high blood pressure is one the most common causes of chronic kidney disease, because it can damage the large arteries leading to the kidneys in the tiny blood vessels within the kidneys

Explanation:

Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) is a condition in which the kidney is unable to perform its functions properly, causing multiple alterations in the body.

High blood pressure ( HBP ) is, along with diabetes, among the leading causes of kidney failure and chronic kidney disease. HBP causes increased pressure in the renal capillaries, which leads to inflammation and sclerosis of the renal glomerulus, which can lead to CKD.

What the nephologist is trying to explain to Joseph is that if he does not control his blood pressure this can lead to kidney failure in the long term.

i think he will be okay, id probably take the dog to the vet just incase