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Improving proteinur...
Improving proteinuria, endothelial functions and asymmetric dimethylarginine levels in chronic kidney disease: ramipril versus valsartan
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Yilmaz, MI (författare)
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Saglam, M (författare)
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Sonmez, A (författare)
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Caglar, K (författare)
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Cakir, E (författare)
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Kurt, Y (författare)
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Eyileten, T (författare)
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Tasar, M (författare)
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Acikel, C (författare)
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Oguz, Y (författare)
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Vural, A (författare)
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Yenicesu, M (författare)
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- 2007-08-20
- 2007
- Engelska.
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Ingår i: Blood purification. - : S. Karger AG. - 1421-9735 .- 0253-5068. ; 25:4, s. 327-335
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- <i>Background:</i> The aim of this study was to find out whether the beneficial effects of the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system (RAS) blockage in chronic kidney disease (CKD) has any relation with the alteration of asymmetric dimethylarginine (ADMA) levels. <i>Methods:</i> Sixty-six nondiabetic patients with CKD and proteinuria and 36 healthy subjects were enrolled. Patients were treated with either ramipril 5 mg daily or valsartan 160 mg daily for 3 months. Proteinuria, ADMA, symmetric dimethyl arginine (SDMA), flow-mediated dilatation (FMD) and HOMA index measurements were performed both before and after the treatment. <i>Results:</i> ADMA, SDMA, hsCRP levels, HOMA index and proteinuria of patients were significantly higher (p < 0.001 for all) and FMD, <i>L</i>-arginine and <i>L</i>-arginine/ADMA ratio in CKD were significantly lower than controls. According to the multiple regression analysis, proteinuria levels were independently related to ADMA and SDMA levels. <i>Conclusion:</i> Both drugs were equally effective in reducing elevated ADMA levels and improving endothelial dysfunction in CKD patients.
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Yilmaz, MI
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Saglam, M
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Sonmez, A
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Caglar, K
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Cakir, E
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Kurt, Y
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visa fler...
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Eyileten, T
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Tasar, M
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Acikel, C
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Oguz, Y
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Vural, A
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Yenicesu, M
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