Meta-analysis: effect of monotherapy and combination therapy with inhibitors of the renin angiotensin system on proteinuria in renal disease.

BACKGROUND: Reduction of proteinuria is associated with delayed progression of chronic kidney disease. Reports suggest that angiotensin-receptor blockers (ARBs) reduce proteinuria, but results are variable. The relative effect of ARBs and angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors, and their co...

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Main Authors: Kunz, R, Friedrich, C, Wolbers, M, Mann, J
Format: Journal article
Language:English
Published: 2008