What is the relationship between CKD and BP in the elderly in the United States?
Recently, the relationship between CKD and BP in the elderly in the United States has been reviewed in detail. According to the NHANES III (1988 1994) data, there is a J-shaped relationship between BP and CKD prevalence among those aged 60 and above, both treated and untreated for high BP. This suggests that BP treatment regimens for elderly patients with CKD should be tailored carefully, taking into account age, co-morbidities, and other therapies, with gradual escalation of treatment and close attention to any adverse events related to BP treatment.