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hyperfiltration theory |
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hyperfiltration theory increased glomerular capillary pressure and glomerular hypertrophy as adaptive mechanisms in response to increased dietary protein; suggested as a causative factor in progressive chronic renal failure. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| One explanation brought forward for these observations comes in part from the hyperfiltration theory, described as a paradoxical increase in GFR linked to altered glomerular hemodynamics (Weaver et al. The hyperfiltration theory generally refers to clinical renal function. |
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