A 66-year-old man with BP 156/88, CKD G3a, and albuminuria is on lisinopril 40 mg. Next medication class to reduce CV events and BP per KDIGO/ACC reco...

Question

A 66-year-old man with BP 156/88, CKD G3a, and albuminuria is on lisinopril 40 mg. Next medication class to reduce CV events and BP per KDIGO/ACC recommendations?

Accepted Answer

Thiazide-like diuretic (e.g., chlorthalidone)

Answer

Non-DHP CCB

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Loop diuretic for all CKD G3a

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Alpha blocker

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Direct renin inhibitor

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A 66-year-old man with BP 156/88, CKD G3a, and albuminuria is on lisinopril 40 mg. Next medication class to reduce CV events and BP per KDIGO/ACC recommendations?