What are the conclusions of the Kidney Disease: Improving Global Outcomes (KDIGO) Controversies Conference on blood pressure in chronic kidney disease?
The Kidney Disease: Improving Global Outcomes (KDIGO) Controversies Conference concluded that blood pressure control is essential in patients with chronic kidney disease, and that the implementation of effective strategies should be prioritized to reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease, stroke, and death in these patients. Additionally, it was recommended that treatment decisions should be based on patient-specific characteristics and goals, such as age, comorbidities, and life expectancy. Furthermore, it was noted that the use of antihypertensive medications should be tailored to the individual patient, and that lifestyle changes, such as diet modifications and exercise, should also be incorporated into the treatment plan. Reference: Cheung AK, Chang TI, Cushman WC, et al. Blood pressure in chronic kidney disease: conclusions from a Kidney Disease: Improving Global Outcomes (KDIGO) Controversies Conference. Kidney Int. 2019;95: 1027 1036. 