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Why exactly are ace inhibitors contraindicated in renal artery stenosis?
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It depends: On the clinical situation. Ace inhibitors are commonly used to control BP in renal artery stenosis and are not contraindicated. Their is this concern that ACE inhibitors may worsen ischemia to the stenotic kidney and for this reason patients have to be closely monitored.
Answered 6/24/2015
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Can make it worse: The ace inhibitors can make the renal artery stenosis worse leading to uncontrollable hypertension and possibly renal failure.
Answered 3/7/2018
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