Effect of Aliskiren and Hydrochlorothiazide on Kidney Oxygenation in Patients With Hypertension

Drug therapy will be started with an initial 2 weeks on Aliskiren 150 mg followed by a titration to 300 mg Aliskiren if the treatment is well tolerated. A first baseline measurements will be performed before initiating therapy and a second after 8 weeks of treatment (24h after last drug intake) to assess the chronic effect.

Drug therapy will be started with an initial 2 weeks HCTZ 12.5 mg followed by a titration to 25 mg HCTZ if the treatment is well tolerated. A first baseline measurements will be performed before initiating therapy and a second after 8 weeks of treatment (24h after last drug intake) to assess the chronic effect.