A comparison of the effects of losartan and ramipril on blood pressure, renal volume and progression in polycystic kidney disease: A 5-Year follow-up.

ULUSOY Ş., Ozkan G., KOŞUCU P., Kaynar K., EYÜBOĞLU İ.

Hippokratia, vol.16, no.2, pp.143-8, 2012 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 16 Issue: 2
  • Publication Date: 2012
  • Journal Name: Hippokratia
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.143-8
  • Karadeniz Technical University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Background: The major cause of hereditary renal failure is autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease (ADPKD). Many factors affect renal progression in these patients. Among these, hypertension and an increase in renal volume are interrelated in terms of their effects on renal progression. We aimed to investigate the effects of losartan and ramipril on renal volume and progression in patients with ADPKD.