Chronic renal disease: new therapies to delay kidney replacement.
Several factors promote the progression of renal disease, including glomerular hypertension and hypertrophy, molecular factors such as cytokines and growth hormones, proteinuria, acidosis, and hyperlipidemia. Regardless of the underlying etiology, many patients with chronic renal insufficiency will ultimately require kidney replacement therapy. Your goal is to delay the progression of renal failure, mainly through aggressive control of blood pressure. Other possible interventions include protein restriction, bicarbonate therapy, and lipid-lowering drugs.
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Division of Nephrology, Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, Philadelphia.
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D000806:Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme Inhibitors / Q000627:therapeutic use; D002121:Calcium Channel Blockers / Q000627:therapeutic use; D004044:Dietary Proteins / Q000008:administration & dosage; D006801:Humans; D006973:Hypertension / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000209:etiology; D007676:Kidney Failure, Chronic / Q000150:complications / Q000178:diet therapy / Q000628:therapy*
D000806:Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme Inhibitors; D002121:Calcium Channel Blockers; D004044:Dietary Proteins