A patient is diagnosed with hypertension caused by polycystic kidney disease. Which of the following might be helpful to control this patient's blood pressure?

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ACE inhibitors are commonly used to treat hypertension in patients with polycystic kidney disease because they block the action of angiotensin II, which can cause constriction of blood vessels and increase blood pressure. Kidney transplant may be a long-term solution, but it is not a practical short-term solution. Dialysis and peritoneal dialysis may be helpful for managing symptoms of kidney failure but may not directly control blood pressure.

A Patient Is Diagnosed with Hypertension Caused by Polycystic Kidney