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CHRONIC KIDNEY DISEASE Is angiotensin system blockade indicated in the elderly?
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CHRONIC KIDNEY DISEASE Is angiotensin system blockade indicated in the elderly?

Carolyn Bauer, Matthew Abramowitz and Thomas H. Hostetter
Nature reviews. Nephrology, Vol.6(1), pp.11-12
2010-01-01
PMID: 20023683

Abstract

Life Sciences & Biomedicine Science & Technology Urology & Nephrology
Evidence supporting the renal benefits of angiotensin-converting-enzyme inhibitors and angiotensin II receptor blockers in elderly patients without proteinuria is lacking. however, until such data are available, if tolerated, these medications should continue to be used in this patient population because of their potent effect on blood pressure.

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1 Clinical & Life Sciences
1.55 Urology & Nephrology - General
1.55.352 Chronic Kidney Disease
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Urology & Nephrology
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Clinical Medicine

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