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ACE Inhibitor Monitoring After Initiation: Expected Creatinine Rise or AKI?
A creatinine rise after starting an ACE inhibitor may reflect the intended reduction in intraglomerular pressure—or an emerging kidney injury. Learn how to monitor blood pressure, creatinine, eGFR, and potassium, then distinguish an expected hemodynamic change from volume depletion, drug interactions, hyperkalemia, or AKI that requires action.