Hypertension Management in Patients With Autosomal Dominant Polycystic Kidney Disease: Time for a Paradigm Shift?
In the study by Cho et al,1 blood pressure (BP) management was among the most prioritized outcomes for both health care professionals and patients/caregivers. Elevated BP is common in autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease (ADPKD) and is strongly associated with increased cardiovascular and mortality risk, as well as accelerated loss of kidney function and progression of chronic kidney disease.2