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

• Main Authors: Shin Young Ahn (Author), Dong Ki Kim (Author), Seung Seok Han (Author), Jung Hwan Park (Author), Sung Joon Shin (Author), Sang Ho Lee (Author), Bum Soon Choi (Author), Chun Soo Lim (Author), Suhnggwon Kim (Author), Ho Jun Chin (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: The Korean Society of Nephrology, 2018-03-01T00:00:00Z.
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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...