Common Causes, Risk Factors, And Complications Of Amyloidosis

High Blood Pressure

An individual with amyloidosis is at a greater risk of developing high blood pressure. Blood pressure is mainly regulated by the kidneys, as the kidneys determine the volume of an individual's blood. The kidneys work to do this by filtering out fluids and sodium for blood pressure reduction, and retaining fluids and sodium for an increase in blood pressure. Amyloidosis can cause a patient to develop problems with the functionality of their kidneys, causing them to have an inability to regulate the amount of fluid and electrolytes in the blood. This malfunction causes increased blood volume, which increases blood pressure. Amyloidosis can also cause amyloid deposition in the walls of an individual's blood vessels. This deposition makes blood vessels less able to expand and accommodate higher volumes of blood, which results in increased blood pressure.