Eplerenone attenuates pulse wave reflection in chronic kidney disease stage 3-4--a randomized contro...
Eplerenone attenuates pulse wave reflection in chronic kidney disease stage 3-4--a randomized controlled study
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United States: Public Library of Science
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Patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) have high cardiovascular mortality and morbidity associated with increased arterial stiffness. Plasma aldosterone levels are increased in CKD, and aldosterone has been found to increase vascular inflammation and fibrosis. It was hypothesized that aldosterone receptor inhibition with eplerenone could reduce...
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Eplerenone attenuates pulse wave reflection in chronic kidney disease stage 3-4--a randomized controlled study
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TN_cdi_plos_journals_1353659851
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https://devfeature-collection.sl.nsw.gov.au/record/TN_cdi_plos_journals_1353659851
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1932-6203
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1932-6203
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10.1371/journal.pone.0064549
