Prehypertension and chronic kidney disease: the ox or the plow?

Kidney Prevalence of Chronic Kidney Disease in Persons With Undiagnosed or Prehypertension in the United States

Hypertension is both a cause and a consequence of chronic kidney disease, but the prevalence of chronic kidney disease throughout the diagnostic spectrum of blood pressure has not been established. We determined the prevalence of chronic kidney disease within blood pressure categories in 17 794 adults surveyed by the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey during 1999–2006. Diagnosed h...

Prevalence of chronic kidney disease in persons with undiagnosed or prehypertension in the United States.

Hypertension is both a cause and a consequence of chronic kidney disease, but the prevalence of chronic kidney disease throughout the diagnostic spectrum of blood pressure has not been established. We determined the prevalence of chronic kidney disease within blood pressure categories in 17 794 adults surveyed by the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey during 1999-2006. Diagnosed h...

A Meta-Analysis on Prehypertension and Chronic Kidney Disease

BACKGROUND Recent studies have demonstrated that there is an association between prehypertension and an increased risk of end-stage renal disease. However, there is conflicting evidence regarding the relationship between prehypertension and chronic kidney disease (CKD). This meta-analysis aimed to demonstrate the association between prehypertension and the incidence of CKD and identify the impa...

Prevalence and Causes of Chronic Kidney Disease in Patients Referred to the Nephrology Clinic in Ilam

Introduction: The prevalence of chronic kidney disease (CKD) is increasing in developed and developing countries, such as Iran. This disorder affects all economic, social, and psychological aspects of the patient’s life. The first step in preventing the spread of a disease is to know the prevalence and causes of the disease. This study aimed to determine the prevalence of CKD and its causes in ...

Vitamin deficiencies in chronic kidney disease