A 64-year-old man with chronic kidney disease (eGFR 32 mL/min/1.73 m²) and albuminuria has a clinic blood pressure of 148/88 mmHg despite treatment wi...

Question

A 64-year-old man with chronic kidney disease (eGFR 32 mL/min/1.73 m²) and albuminuria has a clinic blood pressure of 148/88 mmHg despite treatment with an ACE inhibitor and a diuretic. According to Australian hypertension guidelines, what is the general target blood pressure for patients with CKD to reduce cardiovascular risk?

Accepted Answer

Less than 140/90 mmHg, or lower if tolerated

Answer

Less than 160/100 mmHg

Answer

Less than 150/90 mmHg

Answer

Exactly 120/80 mmHg

Answer

No specific target is recommended

au-amc MCQ (SBA): Hypertension in chronic kidney disease