Even patients with SEVERE kidney disease seem to benefit from ACE inhibitors
March 2006
Even patients with SEVERE kidney disease seem to benefit from ACE inhibitors.
We know that ACE inhibitors slow the progression of kidney disease in patients with mild to moderate kidney disease.
But many prescribers are wary about using them for severe disease. They fear ACE inhibitors will acutely worsen renal function.
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