inPractice® - Hypertension and Antihypertensives

Management of Renal Disease

Author: Mohamed G. Atta, MD, MPH (More Info)
Editors in Chief: Daniel R. Kuritzkes, MD; Joseph J. Eron, Jr., MD
Last Reviewed: 3/14/17 (What's New)

Summary

50% to 75% of individuals with chronic kidney disease also have hypertension^{[NKF KDOQI Hypertension]}
Blood pressure goals based on presence or absence of end-organ damage according to National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (Management Guidelines)^{[James 2014]}and National Kidney Foundation (Management Guidelines)^{[NKF KDOQI]}

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Keywords: Cardiovascular Disease, Renal Complications