Use of angiotensin II (AII) receptor agonists to prevent or reduce hemodialysis-associated skeletal muscle cramps

摘要

Disclosed herein is a therapeutic intervention to prevent, reduce, or treat hemodialysis-associated skeletal muscle cramps by administering All receptor agonists or other pharmacologic agents that augment homeostatic responses to hemodialysis while preventing derecruitment of skeletal muscle capillaries.