Mineralocorticoid Antagonism and Endothelial Dysfunction in Autosomal Dominant Polycystic Kidney Disease (ADPKD)

Summary

The proposed research will determine the effectiveness of blocking aldosterone for improving the health and function of arteries in patients with autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease (ADPKD). The study also will provide insight into how blocking aldosterone improves artery health by determining the physiological mechanisms (biological reasons) involved. Overall, the proposed research will provide important new scientific evidence upon which physicians can base recommendations to patients with ADPKD to decrease risk of developing cardiovascular diseases.

Timeline

Start

2013-07

Primary completion

2017-01

Completion

2017-01

Publications

• Nowak KL, Gitomer B, Farmer-Bailey H, Wang W, Malaczewski M, Klawitter J, You Z, George D, Patel N, Jovanovich A, Chonchol M. Mineralocorticoid Antagonism and Vascular Function in Early Autosomal Dominant Polycystic Kidney Disease: A Randomized Controlled Trial. Am J Kidney Dis. 2019 Aug;74(2):213-223. doi: 10.1053/j.ajkd.2018.12.037. Epub 2019 Feb 23.

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