Visit-to-visit blood pressure variability and risk of chronic kidney disease: A systematic review and meta-analyses.

ABSTRACT: OBJECTIVE:Previous studies have shown that visit-to-visit blood pressure variability (BPV) is associated with chronic kidney disease (CKD). However, the results have not been consistent among studies. This systematic review and meta-analysis was conducted to comprehensively assess the association between visit-to-visit BPV and the risk of CKD. METHODS:Medline, Embase, and the Cochrane Library were searched from the date of inception through 1 August 2019 using the terms "blood pressure variability," "chronic kidney disease," "nephropathy," and other comparable terms. The primary outcome was the development of CKD. Two reviewers extracted the data independently. Meta-analysis was performed using a random effects model. RESULTS:Fourteen studies were included in the systematic review and meta

SUBMITTER: Li H 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7259502 | biostudies-literature | 2020

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature