Table 1.
Clinical characteristics of the nephrectomized patients
| Normal control | Case I | Case II | |
|---|---|---|---|
| (Normotensive) | (PKD-CKD) | (PKD-ESRD) | |
| Gender/Age (yr) | M / 38 | F / 48 | M / 61 |
| Diagnosis | Renal cell carcinoma | Renal cell carcinoma, ADPKD | ADPKD |
| Creatinine (mg/dL) | 1.1 | 0.98 | 5.4 |
| Hypertension duration (yr) | - | 14 | 12 |
| Hypertension medication | 0 | Valsartan 160 mg, Tenormin 12.5 mg | Candesartan 8 mg, Amlodipine 10 mg |
| Systolic/diastolic blood pressure (mmHg) | 120 / 70 | 134 / 91 | 137 / 85 |
ADPKD, autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease; CKD, chronic kidney disease; ESRD, end-stage renal disease