Hypertension after kidney transplantation: are treatment guidelines emerging?

Hypertension after renal transplantation is a strong predictor of patient and graft survival, but European guidelines for treatment of post-transplant hypertension have not yet been put forward. However, with the present knowledge, including data from recent intervention studies, there is a basis for future therapy guidelines. Here we address some important aspects of hypertension and its treatment after kidney transplantation.