A 64-year-old woman presents with chronic fatigue and nocturia. She has long-standing hypertension. Blood tests show creatinine 180 µmol/L (baseline u...

Question

A 64-year-old woman presents with chronic fatigue and nocturia. She has long-standing hypertension. Blood tests show creatinine 180 µmol/L (baseline unknown), eGFR 28 mL/min/1.73 m2, urine albumin to creatinine ratio 40 mg/mmol and blood pressure 150/88 mmHg. According to Australian CKD guidelines, what blood pressure target should be aimed for to slow progression of kidney disease?

Accepted Answer

Less than 140/90 mmHg, with lower targets considered if tolerated

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Less than 160/100 mmHg

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Less than 150/90 mmHg

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Exactly 120/70 mmHg in all patients

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No specific blood pressure target

au-amc MCQ (SBA): Chronic kidney disease blood pressure target