Discontinuing chronic antihypertensive therapy during hospitalization was associated with increased risks of acute kidney injury and mortality.
Does discontinuing chronic antihypertensive therapy during hospitalization increase the risk of AKI and mortality in hospitalized patients?
Withholding chronic antihypertensive therapy during hospitalization is unlikely to confer benefit and is associated with increased risks of AKI and mortality.
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Discontinuing chronic antihypertensive therapy during hospitalization was associated with increased risks of AKI and mortality. These findings suggest that withholding antihypertensive therapy is unlikely to confer benefit and may be harmful.
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