[Management of micro-inflammation in uremia]

Nephrologie. 2003;24(7):415-7.
[Article in French]

Abstract

Chronic micro-inflammation is commonly observed in patients with chronic renal failure. However, the causes of this micro-inflammation remain mainly indeterminated. Therefore, the appropriate therapeutic management of uremic microinflammation is not yet established. Meanwhile, it appears to be reasonable to use current non-specific anti-inflammatory therapies (e.g. ACEI, statins) in order to reduce uremic micro-inflammation. However, it is clear that such an approach is not sufficient, and further strategies (e.g. vitamin E) are warranted to optimize uremic micro-inflammation prevention.

Publication types

  • English Abstract
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme Inhibitors / therapeutic use
  • Antioxidants / therapeutic use
  • C-Reactive Protein / analysis
  • Humans
  • Hydroxymethylglutaryl-CoA Reductase Inhibitors / therapeutic use
  • Inflammation / blood
  • Inflammation / complications*
  • Inflammation / drug therapy*
  • Kidney Failure, Chronic / complications
  • Uremia / complications*

Substances

  • Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme Inhibitors
  • Antioxidants
  • Hydroxymethylglutaryl-CoA Reductase Inhibitors
  • C-Reactive Protein