Weight loss has an additive effect on the proteinuria reduction of angiotensin II receptor blockers in hypertensive patients with chronic kidney disease

Background : Weight reduction is a lifestyle intervention that has been introduced for prevention and management of chronic kidney disease (CKD). We investigate the additive anti-proteinuric effect of weight reduction on the usage of angiotensin II receptor blockers (ARBs) and its potential mechanis...

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Main Authors: Shin Young Ahn, Dong Ki Kim, Seung Seok Han, Jung Hwan Park, Sung Joon Shin, Sang Ho Lee, Bum Soon Choi, Chun Soo Lim, Suhnggwon Kim, Ho Jun Chin
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: The Korean Society of Nephrology 2018-03-01
Series:Kidney Research and Clinical Practice
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.23876/j.krcp.2018.37.1.49