Question

A 65-year-old man with chronic kidney disease stage 3 (eGFR 45 mL/min/1.73 m²) and diabetes is reviewed in general practice. According to the CKD Management Handbook, which blood pressure target is generally recommended to slow kidney disease progression?

Accepted Answer

<140/90 mmHg, and lower (around 130/80 mmHg) if albuminuria is present

Answer

<160/100 mmHg

Answer

<150/90 mmHg

Answer

No blood pressure target is specified

Answer

Only systolic blood pressure matters

Practice question

A 65-year-old man with chronic kidney disease stage 3 (eGFR 45 mL/min/1.73 m²) and diabetes is reviewed in general practice. According to the CKD Management Handbook, which blood pressure target is generally recommended to slow kidney disease progression?