Question

A 67-year-old man with chronic kidney disease stage 3b (eGFR 38 mL/min/1.73 m²) and long-standing hypertension is reviewed in clinic. Proteinuria is present with urine albumin:creatinine ratio (ACR) 45 mg/mmol. Which blood pressure target aligns with Australian CKD guidance to slow progression?

Accepted Answer

<130/80 mmHg

Answer

<150/90 mmHg

Answer

<160/100 mmHg

Answer

<120/70 mmHg in all patients

Answer

No specific blood pressure target is recommended

Practice question

A 67-year-old man with chronic kidney disease stage 3b (eGFR 38 mL/min/1.73 m²) and long-standing hypertension is reviewed in clinic. Proteinuria is present with urine albumin:creatinine ratio (ACR) 45 mg/mmol. Which blood pressure target aligns with Australian CKD guidance to slow progression?