Monitoring Blood Pressure and Managing Hypertension in CKD Patients

This chapter explores the risk factors and importance of monitoring blood pressure in patients with hypertension, specifically those with chronic kidney disease (CKD). It discusses the cardiovascular benefits of ACE inhibitors and ARBs in CKD patients, as well as the potential issue of hyperkalemia. The chapter also covers the use of diuretics and calcium channel blockers in blood pressure management for CKD patients.