Should COVID-19 Concern Nephrologists? Why and to What Extent? The Emerging Impasse of Angiotensin Blockade
Luca Perico, Ariela Benigni, Giuseppe Remuzzi
Abstract
Here, we review the most recent findings on the effects of SARS-CoV-2 infection on kidney diseases, including acute kidney injury, and examine the potential effects of ARBs on the outcomes of patients with COVID-19. Lastly, we discuss the clinical management of COVID-19 patients with existing chronic renal disorders, particularly those in dialysis and with kidney transplants.
Topics & Concepts
Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)MedicineIntensive care medicineBlockadeDialysisAcute kidney injury2019-20 coronavirus outbreakSevere acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2)KidneyKidney diseaseInternal medicinePathologyDiseaseReceptorOutbreakInfectious disease (medical specialty)COVID-19 Clinical Research StudiesLong-Term Effects of COVID-19COVID-19 Impact on Reproduction