Preventing acute kidney injury in high-risk patients by temporarily discontinuing medication – an observational study in general practice

Preventing acute kidney injury in high-risk patients by temporarily discontinuing medication – an observational study in general practice

Abstract Background Elderly, patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) and patients with heart failure who continue using renin-angiotensin-aldosterone-system (RAAS) inhibitors, diuretics, or non-steroidal-anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) during times of fluid loss have a high risk of developing co...

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Main Authors: Suzanne J. Faber, Nynke D. Scherpbier, Hans J. G. Peters, Annemarie A. Uijen
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2019-12-01
Series:BMC Nephrology
Subjects:
Dehydration
Deprescribing
Acute kidney injury
Chronic kidney disease
General practice
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12882-019-1636-z

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s12882-019-1636-z

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