Question

A 73-year-old woman with eGFR 35 mL/min/1.73 m² and albuminuria has long-standing hypertension and type 2 diabetes. According to CKD management guidelines, which blood pressure target is MOST appropriate for slowing CKD progression and reducing cardiovascular risk?

Accepted Answer

<140/90 mmHg, with ACE inhibitor or ARB as first-line unless contraindicated

Answer

<160/100 mmHg

Answer

<150/90 mmHg

Answer

No specific blood pressure targets are recommended in CKD

Answer

Only systolic BP matters, so diastolic can be ignored

Practice question

A 73-year-old woman with eGFR 35 mL/min/1.73 m² and albuminuria has long-standing hypertension and type 2 diabetes. According to CKD management guidelines, which blood pressure target is MOST appropriate for slowing CKD progression and reducing cardiovascular risk?