title: Renin-angiotensin system inhibitors in proteinuric chronic kidney disease.
abstract: Renin-angiotensin inhibitors are effective in slowing the progression of chronic proteinuric kidney disease. These medicines should be used in preference to anti-hypertensives that do not provide renoprotection.
authors.affiliation: Department of Nephrology, Mercy Hospital, Chicago, IL, USA. shelman100@aol.com
authors.forename: Sheldon
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Hirsch
mesh_terms: D057912:Angiotensin II Type 2 Receptor Blockers; D000806:Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme Inhibitors / Q000494:pharmacology / Q000627:therapeutic use; D000809:Angiotensins / Q000037:antagonists & inhibitors*; D000959:Antihypertensive Agents / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000494:pharmacology / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D006801:Humans; D007676:Kidney Failure, Chronic / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000517:prevention & control; D000451:Mineralocorticoid Receptor Antagonists / Q000494:pharmacology / Q000627:therapeutic use; D011507:Proteinuria / Q000188:drug therapy*; D051436:Renal Insufficiency, Chronic / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000652:urine; D012084:Renin-Angiotensin System; D000092502:Renin Inhibitors
chemical_list: D057912:Angiotensin II Type 2 Receptor Blockers; D000806:Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme Inhibitors; D000809:Angiotensins; D000959:Antihypertensive Agents; D000451:Mineralocorticoid Receptor Antagonists; D000092502:Renin Inhibitors