97 Smith Smith BL BL Hypertension following carotid endarterectomy: the role of cerebral renin production Hypertension following carotid endarterectomy: the role of cerebral renin production J Vasc Surg J Vasc Surg 1984 1984 1 1 5 5 623 623 627 627 6389910 6389910. The gene discussed is REN; the disease is hypertensive disorder.