Download CHRONIC KIDNEY DISEASE We are helping to do a research trial

A POTENTIAL NEW TREATMENT FOR KIDNEY DISEASE
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As you get older your kidneys become less
efficient
o 20% of men between 65 and 74 have some
degree of kidney disease
o 25% of women between 65 and 74 have some
degree of kidney disease
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Reduced kidney function which happens over a
period of time is called ‘Chronic Kidney Disease’
o This is NOT the same as ‘acute kidney failure’
and is not a cause for sudden alarm
If recent blood tests show you
may be eligible for BARACK-D
you may receive a letter
inviting you to take part.
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Kidney Disease is linked with more chance of
developing heart disease or having a stroke:
o important to detect even mild kidney disease
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION
PLEASE TALK TO YOUR GP
OR CONTACT:
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Early treatment may:
o Slow down disease progression
o Reduce risk of heart disease and stroke
The BARACK-D study is using a
small dose of an already licensed
drug called Spironolactone to look
at its effects on kidney disease
Jane Barnett/Karen Middleton
Tel: 02380 241049/76
Email: [email protected]
BARACK-D. Benefits of Aldosterone Receptor Antagonism In Chronic Kidney Disease Trial RH/BARACK D/0003. Patient Information Poster.
Ethics ref: 13/SC/0114. Version 1.0 29/04/15.