Sound #2: The Squeal of a Banshee, But Under the Hood. 1  What you hear: A loud squealing noise coming from under the hood. 2  Whatâs happening: This is a classic sign of a loose or worn serpentine belt. 3  Cause for concern? Yes, because the serpentine belt powers all of your carâs major systems.
In Depth: Vessels. The kidneys are important to the bodyâs production of urine, but they also play a role in regulating important components of the blood. Blood comes to the kidneys from the abdominal aorta and inferior vena cava, the large arteries and veins that are part of the ascending aorta. Oxygenated blood is brought to the kidneys from a small branch called the renal artery.
Damage to your kidneys. Your kidneys filter excess fluid and waste from your blood â a process that depends on healthy blood vessels. High blood pressure can injure both the blood vessels in and leading to your kidneys, causing several types of kidney disease (nephropathy).Having diabetes in addition to high blood pressure can worsen the damage. 1  Kidney failure. 2  High blood pressure is one of the most common causes of kidney failure.igh blood pressure can injure both the blood vessels in and leading to your kidneys, causing several types of kidney disease (nephropathy). Having diabetes in addition to high blood pressure can worsen the damage.