Physician perceptions of blood pressure control in patients with chronic kidney disease and target blood pressure achievement rate.

Journal: Kidney research and clinical practice
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Abstract

BACKGROUND: Blood pressure (BP) control is the most-established method for the prevention of chronic kidney disease (CKD) progression. However, the ideal BP target for CKD patients is still under debate.

Authors

  • Ran-Hui Cha
    Department of Internal Medicine, National Medical Center, Seoul, Korea.
  • Hajeong Lee
    Department of Internal Medicine, Seoul National University Hospital, Seoul, Korea.
  • Jung Pyo Lee
    Department of Internal Medicine, SMG-SNU Boramae Medical Center, Seoul, Korea.
  • Young Rim Song
    Department of Internal Medicine, Hallym University Sacred Heart Hospital, Anyang, Korea.
  • Sung Gyun Kim
    Department of Internal Medicine, Hallym University Sacred Heart Hospital, Anyang, Korea.
  • Yon Su Kim
    Department of Internal Medicine, Seoul National University Hospital, Seoul, Korea.

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