Did You Know ... ?

Did you know that approximately 50 percent of PKD patients die from the

heart and vascular complications of PKD, not renal failure?  Options like

dialysis and organ transplantation are now available to replace the function of

failed kidneys. 

Did you know that elevated blood pressure occurs in approximately 40

percent of PKD patients by the time they are in their twenties?

Did you know that elevated blood pressure is associated with
   - Decreased kidney function as measured by GFR?
   - Increased renal volume?
   - Increased left ventricular heart mass in 48 percent of PKD patients?

Did you know that elevated blood pressure and increased left ventricular

mass are associated with congestive heart disease?

These are all good reasons for PKD patients to control their blood pressure. 

The HALT Study is the first clinical trial to look at the blood pressure control

and its effects on kidney and heart size in PKD patients.

Click here to learn more about PKD clinical trials.