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Does angiotensin receptor blockers protect or harm the kidneys and can used for my father with hypertension and blood creatinine level of 1.7 mg/dl.

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Dr. Joel Gorfinkel answered

Specializes in Cardiac Electrophysiology

ARBs can be used: Safely in patients with renal disease, as they have many beneficial effects even tho they may increase the Creat a bit more. With creatine of 1.7 ur dad should be followed regularly by his doc. Good luck.

Answered 1/9/2016

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