Medication-resistant hypertension present in most people with moderate kidney disease

More than 50% of individuals with moderate kidney disease have hypertension that is resistant to medications, and those who are black or have a larger waist circumference, diabetes, or a history of heart attacks or strokes are at highest risk, according to a study appearing in an upcoming issue of the Clinical Journal of the American Society of Nephrology (CJASN). The findings could help identify kidney disease patients who need more intensive monitoring and treatments for hypertension. Approximately 60 million people globally have chronic kidney disease (CKD)...
Source: Health News from Medical News Today - Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Hypertension Source Type: news