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Re: Clinical MCQs 21 the correct answer is C - 08-07-2006, 07:40 AM
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I was curious to know why ACE-I are contraidicated in renal artery stenosis, this explanation solved my question. Tnx
In case of -Renal Artery Stenosis-, ACEI may aggravate already deteriorated ranal function; which can be suspected in the form of severe Hypotension..

[ps: or may b -Oak- has a better explanation for this..]

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