UKidney Nephrology News and Insights

A 53 M presents for follow-up of his hypertension. He has a history which includes:

Upon reflection, what percentage of the patients in your practice are on an optimal medication regimen in terms of dosing and medications selected?

Hypertension is one of the most important risk factors for adverse health outcomes that we treat either in specialty or primary care. However, controversy has always existed in terms of the target blood pressure that clinicians should aim for when managing patients with different comorbidities. The SPRINT study published in 2015 continues to offer insight and some controversy guiding therapy in patients with hypertension particularly those at high cardiovascular risk.