Peripheral Plasma Renin Activity in Renal-Homotransplant Recipients

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Abstract
THE transient occurrence of hypertension in renal-transplant recipients is a relatively common phenomenon.1 , 2 Elevations of blood pressure (to levels higher than 140 systolic, 90 diastolic) usually occur within a few days after insertion of the graft and seldom persist permanently.3 Most investigators have noted a clear relation between the onset of the clinical rejection of the kidney, salt retention, weight gain, decreasing renal function and hypertension.4 The diastolic blood pressure often reaches levels exceeding 120 mm. of mercury, but convulsions and other signs of encephalopathy are uncommon.The possible etiologic factors that have been implicated in the rise in blood . . .