Intensive Blood Pressure Lowering Should Be the Goal for Most Individuals at High Risk of Cardiovascular Disease Irrespective of Albuminuria.

Abstract

Optimal BP targets for individuals with hypertension and CKD continue to be debated. The evidence base is heavily influenced by three trials: the Modification of Diet in Renal Disease (MDRD) study, the African American Study of Kidney Disease and Hypertension (AASK), and, more recently, the Systolic