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The effect of combination treatment with aliskiren and blockers of the renin-angiotensin system on hyperkalaemia and acute kidney injury: systematic review and meta-analysis.

Authors :
Harel, Ziv
Gilbert, Cameron
Wald, Ron
Bell, Chaim
Perl, Jeff
Juurlink, David
Beyene, Joseph
Shah, Prakesh S.
Source :
BMJ: British Medical Journal (Overseas & Retired Doctors Edition); 2/4/2012, Vol. 344 Issue 7842, p17-17, 1p, 1 Chart
Publication Year :
2012

Abstract

The article focuses on the systematic review and meta-analysis of the effect of the combination therapy of aliskiren and angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors on the risk of hyperkalaemia and acute kidney injury. It says that the study includes all randomised controlled trials involving aliskiren with ACE inhibitors. It mentions that the results showed that combined used of aliskiren and ACE inhibitors or angiostensin receptor blockers can increase the risk of hyperkalaemia.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
17592151
Volume :
344
Issue :
7842
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
BMJ: British Medical Journal (Overseas & Retired Doctors Edition)
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
73465547
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1136/bmj.e42