Suboptimal blood pressure control in chronic kidney disease stage 3: baseline data from a cohort study in primary care.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Poorly controlled hypertension is independently associated with mortality, cardiovascular risk and disease progression in chronic kidney disease (CKD). In the UK, CKD stage 3 is principally managed in primary care, including blood pressure (BP) management. Controlling BP is key to improving outcomes in CKD. This study aimed to investigate associations of BP control in people with CKD stage 3.

Methods

1,741 patients with CKD 3 recruited from 32 general practices for the Renal Risk in Derby Study underwent medical history, clinical assessment and biochemistry testing. BP control was assessed by three standards: National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE), National Kidney Foundation Kidney Disease Outcome Quality Initiative (KDOQI) and Kidney Disease

SUBMITTER: Fraser SD 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC3701497 | biostudies-literature | 2013 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature