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Living Kidney Donors at Higher Risk of Developing Hypertension

Living kidney donors are more likely to develop hypertension than non-donors. High blood pressure must be controlled in kidney donors to reduce the risk of complications such as kidney failure.

Living Kidney Donors at Higher Risk of Developing Hypertension

Living Kidney Donors at Higher Risk of Developing Hypertension

Living kidney donors are more prone to developing hypertension than non-donors. Controlling high blood pressure is important for kidney donors to reduce the risk of complications, such as kidney failure.

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