Abstract

Diabetic kidney disease (DKD) is the most common cause of end-stage kidney disease. Blood pressure (BP) control can reduce the risks of cardiovascular (CV) morbidity, mortality, and kidney disease progression. Recently, the Kidney Disease: Improving Global Outcomes (KDIGO) guidelines have suggested the implementation of a more intensive BP control with a target systolic BP (SBP) of <120 mmHg based on the evidence that the CV benefits obtained is outweighed by the kidney injury risk associated with a lower BP target. However, an extremely low BP level may paradoxically aggravate renal function and CV outcomes. Herein, we aimed to review the existing literature regarding optimal BP control using medications for DKD.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)39-48
Number of pages10
JournalElectrolyte and Blood Pressure
Volume20
Issue number2
DOIs
StatePublished - 2022

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© 2022 Korean Society for Electrolyte and Blood Pressure Research.

UN SDGs

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  1. SDG 3 - Good Health and Well-being
    SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being

Keywords

  • Blood pressure
  • Diabetes
  • Kidney
  • Mortality

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