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Comparison of statins and PCSK9 inhibitors in the relationship with the kidney.
| Relationship with the kidney | Statins | PCSK9 inhibitors |
| Renal elimination | YES | NO |
| Proteinuria | Induce proteinuria | Do not induce proteinuria |
| eGFR | Cause decreases in eGFR | Have no effect on eGFR |
| AKI | YES | YES |
eGFR, estimated glomerular filtration rate; AKI, acute kidney injury; PCSK9, proprotein convertase subtilisin/kexin type 9.
