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Does home blood pressure monitoring improve blood pressure-related outcomes in people living with chronic kidney
Nathan P Carey1,2, Ffion Curtis1,3, McKenna L Eisenbeisz4,5
1Leicester Diabetes Centre, University of Leicester, Leicester, UK.
Journal of Clinical Hypertension (Greenwich, Conn.)
|March 25, 2024
Summary
Home blood pressure monitoring (HBPM) significantly reduced systolic blood pressure in chronic kidney disease (CKD) patients. While diastolic blood pressure and goal attainment also showed favorable trends, further research is needed due to study heterogeneity.
Area of Science:
- Nephrology and Hypertension Research
- Cardiovascular Disease Risk Management
Background:
- High blood pressure is a critical risk factor for cardiovascular disease and chronic kidney disease (CKD) progression.
- Limited evidence exists regarding the efficacy of home blood pressure monitoring (HBPM) in CKD populations.
Conclusions:
- Home blood pressure monitoring, particularly as part of a comprehensive intervention, may significantly reduce blood pressure in CKD patients.
- High heterogeneity across studies necessitates further research to validate these findings and support HBPM's role in CKD management.
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