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Targeting lower systolic blood pressure (<120 mmHg) reduces cardiovascular events and all-cause mortality in nondialysis chronic kidney disease (CKD) patients, but may increase the risk of acute kidney injury. Novelty: ClaimNovelty.NOVEL_FINDING. Consensus alignment: ConsensusAlignment.NEUTRAL.

What question did this study set out to answer?

To explore the benefits and risks of lower blood pressure targets in patients with chronic kidney disease.

January 8, 2026Current Opinion in Nephrology & Hypertension

Pros and cons of lower blood pressure targets in chronic kidney disease

Q: What question did this study set out to answer?

To explore the benefits and risks of lower blood pressure targets in patients with chronic kidney disease.

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Key result

Targeting lower systolic blood pressure (<120 mmHg) reduces cardiovascular events and all-cause mortality in nondialysis CKD, but may increase acute kidney injury risk.

Authors

MHMario Funes Hernandez TCTara I. Chang

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Overview

Review discusses blood pressure targets affecting cardiovascular outcomes in CKD, suggesting careful management is necessary.

Key Points

To explore the benefits and risks of lower blood pressure targets in patients with chronic kidney disease.
Reviewed recent randomized trials and meta-analyses
Analyzed cardiovascular outcomes and mortality related to blood pressure targets
Considered different measurement techniques for blood pressure
Lower systolic blood pressure targets (<120 mmHg) reduce cardiovascular events and mortality in nondialysis CKD
Benefits are similar to those observed in the general population
Concerns include potential increased risk for incident CKD and acute kidney injury
Significant benefits observed primarily in patients with high proteinuria

Cite This Study

Hernandez et al. (2025) studied this question. Targeting lower systolic blood pressure (<120 mmHg) reduces cardiovascular events and all-cause mortality in nondialysis CKD, but may increase acute kidney injury risk.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6960877dfa51ca23bb980a1b https://doi.org/10.1097/mnh.0000000000001153

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January 8, 2026Current Opinion in Nephrology & Hypertension

Pros and cons of lower blood pressure targets in chronic kidney disease

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Key result

Targeting lower systolic blood pressure (<120 mmHg) reduces cardiovascular events and all-cause mortality in nondialysis CKD, but may increase acute kidney injury risk.

Authors

MHMario Funes Hernandez TCTara I. Chang

Discussion

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Overview

Review discusses blood pressure targets affecting cardiovascular outcomes in CKD, suggesting careful management is necessary.

Key Points

To explore the benefits and risks of lower blood pressure targets in patients with chronic kidney disease.
Reviewed recent randomized trials and meta-analyses
Analyzed cardiovascular outcomes and mortality related to blood pressure targets
Considered different measurement techniques for blood pressure
Lower systolic blood pressure targets (<120 mmHg) reduce cardiovascular events and mortality in nondialysis CKD
Benefits are similar to those observed in the general population
Concerns include potential increased risk for incident CKD and acute kidney injury
Significant benefits observed primarily in patients with high proteinuria

Cite This Study

synapsesocial.com/papers/6960877dfa51ca23bb980a1b https://doi.org/10.1097/mnh.0000000000001153

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