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A POTENTIAL NEW TREATMENT FOR KIDNEY DISEASE • 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 • 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. • 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: • 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.