Hypertension awareness, treatment, and control in adults with CKD: results from the Chronic Renal Insufficiency Cohort (CRIC) Study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

A low rate of blood pressure control has been reported in patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD). These data were derived from population-based samples with a low rate of CKD awareness.

Study design

Cross-sectional.

Setting & participants

Data from the baseline visit of the Chronic Renal Insufficiency Cohort (CRIC) Study (n = 3,612) were analyzed. Participants with an estimated glomerular filtration rate of 20-70 mL/min/1.73 m(2) were identified from physician offices and review of laboratory databases.

Outcomes

Prevalence and awareness of hypertension, treatment patterns, control rates, and factors associated with hypertension control.

Measurements

Following a standardized protocol, blood pressure was measured 3 times by trained staff, an

SUBMITTER: Muntner P 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC2866514 | biostudies-literature | 2010 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature