[Guidelines for hypertension management in patients with chronic kidney disease in China (2023)]

    Insights

    Managing hypertension in Chinese chronic kidney disease (CKD) patients is crucial. This guideline provides standardized diagnosis and treatment strategies to improve outcomes for CKD patients with high blood pressure.

    Area of Science:

    • Nephrology
    • Cardiology
    • Internal Medicine

    Context:

    • Hypertension in chronic kidney disease (CKD) patients in China presents complex challenges with high incidence and low control rates.
    • Existing clinical guidelines inadequately address the specific needs of diagnosing and treating hypertension in Chinese CKD populations.

    Purpose:

    • To establish a comprehensive guideline for the diagnosis, treatment, and management of hypertension in Chinese patients with CKD.
    • To standardize clinical practices and improve the prognosis of hypertension in this vulnerable patient group.

    Summary:

    • This guideline systematically covers diagnostic criteria, epidemiology, risk factors, and prognostic indicators of hypertension in CKD.
    • It details the objectives, timing, and target blood pressure goals for antihypertensive therapy, including special populations.
    • Recommendations encompass non-pharmacological and pharmacological treatments for hypertension in CKD patients.

    Impact:

    • Aims to enhance the management of hypertension in CKD patients, thereby reducing complications.
    • Expected to delay the progression of kidney disease and improve the long-term prognosis for Chinese CKD patients with hypertension.

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