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Effects of Statins on Renal Outcome in Chronic Kidney Disease Patients: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

BACKGROUND: HMG CoA reductase inhibitors (statins) are known to prevent cardiovascular disease and improve lipid profiles. However, the effects of statins on renal outcomes, including decline in estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) and proteinuria in patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD)...

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Autores principales: Sanguankeo, Anawin, Upala, Sikarin, Cheungpasitporn, Wisit, Ungprasert, Patompong, Knight, Eric L.
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: Public Library of Science 2015
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Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4495033/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/26151753
http://dx.doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0132970