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What is your approach to GDMT uptitration (particularly dosing for ARBs/ARNIs/MRA) if there is further evidence of renal dysfunction, especially in situations with worsening AKI on CKD?  

Would a decrease in eGFR by more than 30% prompt you to consider decreasing or discontinuing these medications?
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When managing GDMT uptitration, specifically dosing for ARBs, ARNIs, and MRAs, in the presence of worsening AKI on CKD, which of the following approaches do you commonly consider?

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Cardiology · Smidt Heart Institute
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Titration of RAAS inhibitors in the setting of AKI on CKD is challenging. First, look at the patient: if they have an increase in Cr after an increase in the RAAS inhibitor but no/stable HF symptoms and appear euvolemic on examination, then I will decrease diuretic therapy and see if the Cr improves...

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Cardiology · Penn Heart And Vascular Center
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I completely agree with Dr. @Dr. First Last's approach. Correlating the data with blood pressure and volemia is key to making the decision. It's important to point out that defaulting to reduce the doses may harm the patient in the long term as these patients can easily be labeled "intolerant" or at...

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Cardiology · Mayo Clinic
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I think the approach by Dr. @Dr. First Last is great. Additionally, you must consider the role of cardiac output and venous congestion when assessing the true renal congestive pathway and RAAS effect. Patient Stevenson Profiles are important to understand if the worsening renal function results from...

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