What are the factors influencing the decline in kidney function in elderly people?
The factors influencing the decline in kidney function in elderly people include arteriolar sclerosis, global glomerulosclerosis, tubular atrophy, renal artery stenosis, cholesterol, nephrosclerosis, vascular disease, low blood pressure and renin-angiotensin blockade. Additionally, co-morbidities like macrovascular diseases may also impact the blood pressure management and the preferred agents used to control it.