The Impact of Renin-Angiotensin Aldosterone System Inhibitors in IgA Nephropathy: A Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials.
BACKGROUND IgA nephropathy (IgAN) is a chronic autoimmune kidney disease characterized by deposition of immune complexes in the glomeruli, leading to inflammation and progressive, irreversible, kidney damage. Patients with IgAN face a lifetime risk of end-stage kidney disease (ESKD), and an associated increase in morta...