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Membranoproliferative glomerulonephritis secondary prevention
Introduction
Overview
Overview
Effective measures for the secondary prevention of MPGN include initiating treatment to halt disease progression to ESRD.
Secondary prevention
Secondary prevention
Effective measures for the secondary prevention of MPGN include initiating treatment to halt disease progression to ESRD. Common medications recommended for secondary prevention include:[1]
- Angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors
- Angiotensin-receptor blockers
- Combined ACE inhibition and angiotensin receptor antagonism
- Dietary protein restriction
References
References
- ↑ Kambiz Zandi-Nejad, and Barry M. Brenner. “Primary and secondary prevention of chronic kidney disease”. Journal of hypertension. 23: 10.
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