Prehypertension and chronic kidney disease: the ox or the plow?
Journal Article (Journal Article)
Nearly ten years ago, practice recommendations supported use of the clinical classification of 'prehypertension' for people with systolic blood pressure of 120-139 mm Hg or diastolic pressure of 80-89 mm Hg. This recommendation was based on observations that these ranges of blood pressure were associated with enhanced cardiovascular and cerebrovascular risks compared with blood pressure less than 120/80 mm Hg. Recent observations, including the report by Yano and colleagues, also suggest that prehypertension is an important risk factor for the development of chronic kidney disease.
Full Text
Duke Authors
Cited Authors
- Middleton, JP; Crowley, SD
Published Date
- February 2012
Published In
Volume / Issue
- 81 / 3
Start / End Page
- 229 - 232
PubMed ID
- 22241558
Electronic International Standard Serial Number (EISSN)
- 1523-1755
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)
- 10.1038/ki.2011.393
Language
- eng
Conference Location
- United States