Article ID Journal Published Year Pages File Type
9308439 Kidney International 2005 9 Pages PDF
Abstract
We conclude that pravastatin administration is associated with improved proteinuria probably by inhibiting urine ET-1 levels in patients with losartan-based treatment. However, statin withdrawal abrogates this beneficial effect in patients initially responsive to this therapy.
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Add-on and withdrawal effect of pravastatin on proteinuria in hypertensive patients treated with AT1 receptor blockers
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