Blood Pressure Management in Hypertensive Patients with Non-Dialysis Chronic Kidney Disease in Queensland, Australia

Background High blood pressure is the most significant risk factor for the development and progression of chronic kidney disease (CKD). Lowering blood pressure is a goal to prevent CKD progression. This study of adults with CKD who have hypertension aimed to determine blood pressure control rates and the treatment patterns of hypertension and to explore factors associated with control of hypertension.