Some Antihypertensive Meds Reduce GI Bleeds in PD

GI bleeding is more likely in people with CKD. A study of 734 people on PD were followed to see if use of an ACE-inhitor or angiotensin receptor blocker (ARB) would reduce the incidence. After an 8-year follow-up, those who were taking these meds had a significantly lower rate of GI bleeding.

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Tags: GI Bleeding, CKD, PD, ACE inhitor, Angiotensin Receptor Blocker