Beyond Blood Pressure: Emerging Pathways and Precision Approaches in Hypertension-Induced Kidney Damage
Charlotte Delrue, Marijn M. Speeckaert
Abstract
Recent studies have demonstrated that the development and progression of hypertensive kidney injury comprise not only elevated systemic blood pressure but also a complex interplay of cellular, molecular, and genetic mechanisms. In this report, we outline the key emerging pathways-ranging from dysregulated renin-angiotensin system signaling, oxidative stress, immune-mediated inflammation, and metabolic abnormalities to epigenetic alterations and genetic susceptibilities-that contribute to kidney damage in hypertensive conditions. In addition, we also discuss precision medicine approaches like biomarker-directed therapies, pharmacologically targeted therapies, and device-based innovations for modulating these pathways. This integrative review emphasizes the application of omics technologies and genetically guided interventions to better stratify patients and offer personalized care for hypertensive kidney disease.