Cardiovascular problems are a major cause of morbidity and mortality in patients with autosomal-dominant polycystic kidney disease (ADPKD). Hypertension is a common early symptom of ADPKD ...

Our bodies have several vital organs that quietly toil away to keep us functioning properly. Among these are the kidneys, two fist-sized organs that sit on either side of the spine below the ribs.

Tolvaptan efficacy was assessed among younger adults 18-35 years with autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease (ADPKD), who are at high risk for progression.