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Proteinuria
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CKD is classified based on the GFR and albuminuria. Based on the GFR ( Figure 1 ), it can be divided into five stages: G1 (GFR ≥ 90 mL/min/1.73 m²), G2 (GFR 60–89), G3 (subdivided into G3a with a GFR 45 to 59 and G3b with a GFR 30–44), G4 (GFR 15–29), and G5 (GFR < 15 not on renal replacement therapy). In CKD, starting dialysis based only on a target GFR do…
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Statins can prevent proteinuria in patients with hypertension
Statins are used to prevent kidney problems in patients with hypertension even in people with normal cholesterol levels. High blood pressure boosts protein excretion through the kidneys and damages kidney tubules. Statins seem to have anti-inflammatory effects that improve kidney tubule function and decrease protein excretion. In fact, adding pravastatin ( Choles…
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