Effectiveness of Antihypertensive Treatment in Patients With Chronic Kidney Disease

Of the CKD population, 68% were hypertensive, 21% remained without antihypertensive medication, and 22% on medication were effectively treated. Kidney insufficiency with eGFR below 60 ml/min/1.73 m2 was recognized in 9% of CKD population. Also, 63% of women and 39% of men without hypertension had normal body mass compared to 19% of people with CKD and hypertension. Microalbuminuria was found in 51% of women and 66% of men with CKD and hypertension. Increased echogenicity of kidney and simple cysts were detected significantly more often in hypertensive patients.