Question

A 67-year-old with CKD G3b and hypertension on ACE inhibitor has average standardized SBP 132 mm Hg. According to KDIGO, what target should be pursued?

Accepted Answer

Target standardized SBP <120 mm Hg

Answer

Target SBP <140 mm Hg only

Answer

Avoid intensive BP lowering in CKD

Answer

Target DBP only

Answer

Switch ACE inhibitor to beta-blocker to reach SBP 140-150

Practice question

A 67-year-old with CKD G3b and hypertension on ACE inhibitor has average standardized SBP 132 mm Hg. According to KDIGO, what target should be pursued?