A 72-year-old man with long-standing hypertension and stage 3 chronic kidney disease (eGFR 40 mL/min/1.73 m², albumin:creatinine ratio 35 mg/mmol) is ...

Question

A 72-year-old man with long-standing hypertension and stage 3 chronic kidney disease (eGFR 40 mL/min/1.73 m², albumin:creatinine ratio 35 mg/mmol) is reviewed in general practice. His blood pressure averages 148/88 mmHg on ambulatory monitoring despite lifestyle measures. According to Australian hypertension and CKD guidelines, what is the most appropriate blood pressure target for this patient?

Accepted Answer

Answer

No specific target; focus only on symptom control

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