Early Proteinuria Lowering by Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme Inhibition Predicts Renal Survival in Children with CKD
Conclusions The early antiproteinuric effect of ACE inhibition is associated with long-term preservation of renal function in children with CKD. Proteinuria lowering should be considered an important target in the management of pediatric CKD.
Source: Journal of the American Society of Nephrology : JASN - Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: van den Belt, S. M., Heerspink, H. J. L., Gracchi, V., de Zeeuw, D., Wühl, E., Schaefer, F., on behalf of the ESCAPE Trial Group, Anarat, Bakkaloglu, Ozaltin, Peco-Antic, Querfeld, Gellermann, Sallay, Drozdz, Bonzel, Wingen, Zurowska, Balasz, Triv Tags: Clinical Research Source Type: research