Add-On Effect of Angiotensin Receptor Blockade (Candesartan) on Clinical Remission in Active IgA Nephropathy Patients Treated with Steroid Pulse Therapy and Tonsillectomy: a Randomized, Parallel-Group Comparison Trial

Background/Aims: Angiotensin receptor blockers (ARBs) may be beneficial for clinical remission during conventional therapy with tonsillectomy and steroid pulse (TSP) for active IgA nephropathy. Methods: Seventy-seven patients with active IgA nephropathy were randomly assigned to the control arm with...

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Main Authors: Kentaro Kohagura, Hisatomi Arima, Hitoshi Miyasato, Tung-Huei Chang, Masanobu Yamazato, Hiroyuki Kobori, Akira Nishiyama, Kunitoshi Iseki, Yusuke Ohya
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Karger Publishers 2018-05-01
Series:Kidney & Blood Pressure Research
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Online Access:https://www.karger.com/Article/FullText/489914