Bmc Nephrol
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Observational studies have demonstrated an association between nephrolithiasis and hypertension. The aim of this meta-analysis was to summarize all available evidence. ⋯ Nephrolithiasis is associated with increased risk of hypertension. Future randomized, high-quality clinical trials are encouraged to definitively clarify the relationship between nephrolithiasis and hypertension, which may influence clinical management and primary prevention of hypertension in nephrolithiasis patients.