Rigas G Kalaitzidis1, Moses S Elisaf2. 1. Department of Nephrology, University Hospital of Ioannina, 455 00, Ioannina, Greece. rigaska@gmail.com. 2. Department of Internal Medicine, Medical School, University of Ioannina, 451 10, Ioannina, Greece.
Abstract
PURPOSE OF REVIEW: Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is recognized as a worldwide epidemic. Hypertension commonly coexists with CKD and its prevalence is progressively increasing as kidney function declines. RECENT FINDINGS: For patients with established CKD and/or diabetes with albuminuria, the updated hypertension guidelines have recommended a blood pressure (BP) goal < 130/80 mmHg. Blood pressure level above 130/80 mmHg in CKD patients requires lifestyle modifications and multiple antihypertensive medications. According to recent guidelines, angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors should be the drugs of first choice. Angiotensin II receptor blockers (ARBs) should be used if the ACE inhibitor is not tolerated. Non-dihydropyridine CCBs consistently reduce albuminuria and slow the decline in kidney function. Dihydropyridine CCBs should not be used as monotherapy in proteinuric CKD patients but always in combination with a RAAS blocker. Diuretics are commonly used and represent the cornerstone in the management of CKD patients. All the other agents are used when treatment with the other primary agents have failed. In patients with CKD, an intensive BP goal < 130/80 mmHg has been recommended. We review current treatment options.
PURPOSE OF REVIEW: Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is recognized as a worldwide epidemic. Hypertension commonly coexists with CKD and its prevalence is progressively increasing as kidney function declines. RECENT FINDINGS: For patients with established CKD and/or diabetes with albuminuria, the updated hypertension guidelines have recommended a blood pressure (BP) goal < 130/80 mmHg. Blood pressure level above 130/80 mmHg in CKDpatients requires lifestyle modifications and multiple antihypertensive medications. According to recent guidelines, angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors should be the drugs of first choice. Angiotensin II receptor blockers (ARBs) should be used if the ACE inhibitor is not tolerated. Non-dihydropyridine CCBs consistently reduce albuminuria and slow the decline in kidney function. Dihydropyridine CCBs should not be used as monotherapy in proteinuric CKDpatients but always in combination with a RAAS blocker. Diuretics are commonly used and represent the cornerstone in the management of CKDpatients. All the other agents are used when treatment with the other primary agents have failed. In patients with CKD, an intensive BP goal < 130/80 mmHg has been recommended. We review current treatment options.
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