| Table 1. | Definition of CKD |
| Table 2. | Stages and Prevalence of CKD |
| Table 3. | Classification of Blood Pressure for Adults Age ≥ 18 Years (JNC 7) |
| Table 4. | Stages of CKD and Relationship to Hypertension |
| Table 5. | Goals for Antihypertensive Therapy in CKD |
| Table 6. | Strategies and Therapeutic Targets for Antihypertensive Therapy in CKD |
| Table 7. | Importance of Proteinuria in CKD |
| Table 8. | Topics and Guidelines |
| Table 9. | K/DOQI Principles |
| Table 10. | Process for Evidence Review and Guideline Development |
| Table 11. | Format for Guidelines |
| Table 12. | Literature Search and Review by Topic |
| Table 13. | An Example of a Summary Table |
| Table 14. | Study Applicability |
| Table 15. | Clinical Outcomes |
| Table 16. | Methodological Quality |
| Table 17. | Extrapolating Evidence from the General Population (GP) to Patients with Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) |
| Table 18. | Rating the Strength of the Evidence |
| Table 19. | Rating the Strength of Guideline Recommendations |
| Table 20. | Key Messages and Recommendations on Hypertension and Antihypertensive Agents in CKD |
| Table 21. | Summary of Recommendations on Hypertension and Antihypertensive Agents in CKD |
| Table 22. | Summary of Recommendations Regarding Proteinuria |
| Table 23. | Classification and Management of Blood Pressure for Adults Age ≥ 18 Years (JNC 7) |
| Table 24. | Risk Factors for CKD and Its Outcomes |
| Table 25. | Definition of CKD |
| Table 26. | Stages and Prevalence of CKD |
| Table 27. | Classification of CKD by Diagnosis, and Prevalence Among Patients With Kidney Failure |
| Table 28. | Definitions of Proteinuria and Albuminuria |
| Table 29. | Importance of Proteinuria in CKD |
| Table 30. | Stages of CKD and Relationship to Hypertension |
| Table 31. | Prevalence of GFR Category by Albuminuria and Hypertension |
| Table 32. | Hypothesized Pathogenetic Mechanisms of High Blood Pressure in CKD |
| Table 33. | Possible Explanations for the Increased Risk of CVD in CKD |
| Table 34. | Traditional vs. CKD-Related Factors Potentially Related to an Increased Risk for CVD |
| Table 35. | Albuminuria as a Risk Factor for CVD Outcomes in Subjects With Diabetes |
| Table 36. | Proteinuria as a Risk Factor for CVD Outcomes in Patients Without Diabetes |
| Table 37. | Decreased GFR as a Risk Factor for CVD Outcomes |
| Table 38. | Years Until Kidney Failure (GFR <15 mL/min/1.73 m2) Based on Level of GFR and Rate of GFR Decline |
| Table 39. | Hemodynamic Changes in Animal Models of CKD |
| Table 40. | Strategies and Therapeutic Targets for Antihypertensive Therapy in CKD |
| Table 41. | Therapeutic Targets for a Hypothetical Two-Group, Parallel-Design Randomized Controlled Trial of Antihypertensive Therapy in CKD |
| Table 42. | Recommendations to Reduce CVD Risk in CKD (Guidelines 5-7) |
| Table 43. | Recommendations to Slow Progression of CKD (Guidelines 8-10) |
| Table 44. | Recommendations Regarding Proteinuria (Guidelines 8-11) |
| Table 45. | General Approach to Hypertension and Use of Antihypertensive Agents in CKD |
| Table 46. | Guidelines and Recommendations on Hypertension and Antihypertensive Agents in CKD |
| Table 47. | Risk Stratification and Indication for Antihypertensive Therapy and Target Blood Pressure From JNC 6, With Modification by K/DOQI Work Group |
| Table 48. | Comparison of Guidelines for High-Risk Patients: Comparison of JNC 7, ADA, and NKF-K/DOQI Guidelines on Hypertension and Antihypertensive Agents in CKD |
| Table 49. | Laboratory Measurements for Ascertainment of CKD |
| Table 50. | Measurements for Ascertainment of CVD and CVD Risk Factors in CKD |
| Table 51. | Stages of CKD: A Clinical Action Plan |
| Table 52. | Recommended Intervals for Follow-Up Evaluation in CKD |
| Table 53. | Recommendations for Referral to Specialists for Consultation and Co-Management of CKD |
| Table 54. | Objectives for Evaluation of Patients With Hypertension (JNC) |
| Table 55. | Evaluation for the Presence of CKD |
| Table 56. | Definition of CKD |
| Table 57. | Markers of Kidney Damage |
| Table 58. | Equations to Estimate GFR From Serum Creatinine Concentration |
| Table 59. | Serum Creatinine Corresponding to an Estimated GFR of 60 mL/min/1.73 m2 by the Abbreviated MDRD Study and Cockcroft-Gault Equations |
| Table 60. | Definition of Kidney Failure (CKD Stage 5) |
| Table 61. | Description of CKD |
| Table 62. | Classification of CKD by Diagnosis and Prevalence Among Patients With Kidney Failure |
| Table 63. | Clues to the Diagnosis of CKD in Adults From the Patients History |
| Table 64. | Physical Examination for Evaluation of Hypertension and CKD |
| Table 65. | Laboratory Evaluation of Patients With CKD |
| Table 66. | Additional Clinical Interventions for Adults With GFR <60 mL/min/1.73 m2 |
| Table 67. | Risk Factors Associated With Faster GFR Decline |
| Table 68. | Causes of Acute Decline in GFR in CKD |
| Table 69. | Evaluation for CVD and CVD Risk Factors in CKD |
| Table 70. | Evaluation for Comorbid Conditions |
| Table 71. | Causes of Resistant Hypertension |
| Table 72. | Summary of Recommendations for Evaluation of Patients With Chronic Kidney Disease |
| Table 73. | Limitations of Casual Blood Pressure Measurements |
| Table 74. | Proposed Thresholds for ABPM in Adults |
| Table 75. | Circumstances for Effective Utilization of ABPM in Patients With CKD |
| Table 76. | Special Considerations for Blood Pressure Measurement in Adults With CKD |
| Table 77. | Clinical Clues Suggesting the Presence of Renal Artery Disease as the Cause of Hypertension and CKD |
| Table 78. | Scoring Algorithm for Clinical Prediction Rule for Diagnosis of RAD |
| Table 79. | Self-Management Principles |
| Table 80. | Antihypertensive Medication Adherence Intervention Studies |
| Table 81. | Important Components of Education |
| Table 82. | Barriers Associated With Non Adherence to Blood Pressure Medications |
| Table 83. | Macro Nutrient Composition and Mineral Content of the Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension (DASH) Diet Recommended by JNC 7, With Modification for Stages 3-4 of CKD |
| Table 84. | Other Lifestyle Modifications Recommended by JNC 7 |
| Table 85. | Comparison of Recommended and Actual Dietary Intakes in the General Population and in Patients With CKD as Compared to Recommendations by JNC, NCEP, and ADA |
| Table 86. | Preferred Antihypertensive Agents for CVD |
| Table 87. | Criteria for Extrapolation of Recommendations on the Use of Antihypertensive Agents for CVD Risk Reduction from the General Population to Patients With CKD |
| Table 88. | Review of Guidelines for CVD Risk Reduction Using Antihypertensive Agents |
| Table 89. | Principles for Use of Antihypertensive Agents |
| Table 90. | Recommended Intervals for Blood Pressure Monitoring Depending on Baseline SBP |
| Table 91. | CKD and CVD Indications for Classes of Antihypertensive Agents |
| Table 92. | Side-Effects and Contraindications of Common Antihypertensive Agents |
| Table 93. | Dosage of Diuretics for the Treatment of Hypertension |
| Table 94. | Dosage of Beta-Blockers for the Treatment of Hypertension |
| Table 95. | Dosage of Agents That Inhibit the Renin-Angiotensin System for the Treatment of Hypertension |
| Table 96. | Dosage of Calcium-Channel Blockers for the Treatment of Hypertension |
| Table 97. | Dosage of Other Adrenergic Inhibitors for the Treatment of Hypertension |
| Table 98. | Dosage of Direct Vasodilators for the Treatment of Hypertension |
| Table 99. | Dosage of Aldosterone Antagonists for the Treatment of Hypertension |
| Table 100. | Strategies to Improve Adherence to Pharmacological Therapy |
| Table 101. | Drugs Implicated in Causing Elevations in Blood Pressure |
| Table 102. | Combinations of Antihypertensive Agents to Be Used With Caution |
| Table 103. | Combination Drugs for Hypertension |
| Table 104. | Hypertension and Antihypertensive Agents in Diabetic Kidney Disease |
| Table 105. | Stages and Clinical Features of Diabetic Kidney Disease |
| Table 106. | Prevalence of Hypertension in Diabetic Kidney Disease |
| Table 107. | Summary of Number of Antihypertensive Agents to Reach Target Blood Pressure |
| Table 108. | Pharmacological Therapy: Selection of Antihypertensive Agents |
| Table 109. | Diabetic Kidney Disease: Blood Pressure Target |
| Table 110. | Summary of Recommendations in Diabetic Kidney Disease |
| Table 111. | Hypertension and Antihypertensive Agents in Non-Diabetic Kidney Disease |
| Table 112. | Stages and Clinical Features of Non-Diabetic Kidney Disease |
| Table 113. | Prevalence of Hypertension in Non-Diabetic Kidney Disease |
| Table 114. | Summary of Number of Antihypertensive Agents to Reach Target Blood Pressure |
| Table 115. | Non-Diabetic Kidney Disease: Selection of Antihypertensive Agents |
| Table 116. | Type of Kidney Disease, Level of Proteinuria, and Strength of Recommendation for ACE Inhibitors in Non-Diabetic Kidney Disease |
| Table 117. | Non-Diabetic Kidney Disease: Blood Pressure Targets |
| Table 118. | Summary of Recommendations in Non-Diabetic Kidney Disease |
| Table 119. | Hypertension and Antihypertensive Agents in Kidney Disease in the Kidney Transplant Recipient |
| Table 120. | Stages and Clinical Features of Diseases in the Kidney Transplant Recipient |
| Table 121. | Kidney Transplant Recipients: Selection of Antihypertensive Agents |
| Table 122. | Summary of Recommendations in Kidney Transplant Recipients |
| Table 123. | Recommended Intervals for Monitoring Blood Pressure, GFR and Serum Potassium for Side Effects of ACE Inhibitors or ARBs in CKD |
| Table 124. | Circumstances in Which ACE Inhibitors and ARBs Should Not Be Used |
| Table 125. | Targets for Therapy with ACE Inhibitors and ARBs in CKD |
| Table 126. | Adverse Effects of ACE Inhibitors and ARBs |
| Table 127. | Dose Range for ACE Inhibitors and ARBs |
| Table 128. | General Principles for Monitoring for Adverse Effects When Initiating ACE Inhibitors or ARBs |
| Table 129. | Summary of Recommended Intervals to Monitor for Side Effects After Initiation or Change in Dose of ACE Inhibitor or ARB Therapy, According to Baseline Values |
| Table 130. | Summary of Recommended Intervals to Monitor for Side Effects of ACE Inhibitor or ARB Therapy After Blood Pressure Is at Goal and Dose Is Stable, According to Baseline Values |
| Table 131. | Adverse Events of ACE Inhibitors and ARBs in CKD |
| Table 132. | Causes of Hypotension in Adults |
| Table 133. | Other Medications That Can Lower Blood Pressure |
| Table 134. | Recommendations for Detection and Management of Hypotension, According to Baseline SBP |
| Table 135. | Causes of Acute Decline in GFR in CKD in Adults |
| Table 136. | Recommended Intervals for Monitoring GFR According to Baseline GFR |
| Table 137. | Changes in Management Based on Magnitude of Early Decrease in GFR |
| Table 138. | Causes of Hyperkalemia in CKD |
| Table 139. | Drug-Induced Hyperkalemia in CKD |
| Table 140. | Foods With a High Potassium Content (>250 mg/100 g) |
| Table 141. | Measures to Lower Serum Potassium Concentration |
| Table 142. | Recommendations for Prevention and Management of Hyperkalemia, According to Baseline Serum Potassium |
| Table 143. | Recommendations for Use of ACE Inhibitors and ARBs in Women of Child-Bearing Age |
| Table 144. | Summary of Use of ACE Inhibitors and ARBs in CKD |
| Table 145. | Recommended Intervals for Monitoring Blood Pressure, GFR, and Serum Potassium for Side Effects of Diuretics in CKD |
| Table 146. | Clinical Manifestations of ECF Volume Expansion |
| Table 147. | Classes of Diuretic Agents Used in CKD |
| Table 148. | Adverse Effects of Diuretics |
| Table 149. | Dose Range and Selected Pharmacokinetics for Specific Diuretic Agents in CKD |
| Table 150. | General Principles for Monitoring for Adverse Effects When Initiating Diuretics |
| Table 151. | Manifestations of ECF Volume Depletion |
| Table 152. | Summary of Recommended Intervals to Monitor for Side Effects After Initiation or Change in Dose of Diuretic Therapy, According to Baseline Values |
| Table 153. | Summary of Recommended Intervals to Monitor for Side Effects of Diuretic Therapy After Blood Pressure Is at Goal and Dose Is Stable, According to Baseline Values |
| Table 154. | Causes of ECF Volume Depletion in CKD |
| Table 155. | Drug-Induced Hypokalemia in CKD |
| Table 156. | Causes of Hypokalemia in CKD |
| Table 157. | Potassium Supplements |
| Table 158. | Measures to Raise Serum Potassium in CKD |
| Table 159. | Magnesium Supplements |
| Table 160. | Use of Diuretics in CKD |
| Table 161. | Blood Pressure Cuff Size in Children |
| Table 162. | 90th Percentile of Blood Pressure in Girls 2 to 17 Years of Age According to Height Percentile |
| Table 163. | 90th Percentile of Blood Pressure in Boys 2 to 17 Years of Age According to Height Percentile |
| Table 164. | Most Common Causes of CKD in Children According to Age Group |
| Table 165. | Topics and Guidelines |
| Table 166. | Definitions of Some Terms Used in These Guidelines |
| Table 167. | Ongoing Controlled Trials of Antihypertensive Agents in High-Risk Populations |
| Table 168. | K/DOQI Principles |
| Table 169. | Process for Evidence Review and Guideline Development |
| Table 170. | Guidelines and Recommendations on Hypertension and Antihypertensive Agents in CKD |
| Table 171. | Extrapolating Evidence From the General Population (GP) to Patients With Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) |
| Table 172. | Other Guidelines With Recommendations for CVD Risk Reduction Using Antihypertensive Agents |
| Table 173. | Literature Search and Review by Topic |
| Table 174. | Assessment of the Methodological Quality of a Meta-Analysis |
| Table 175. | Assessment of the Applicability of the Conclusions of the Meta-Analysis |
| Table 176. | Criteria for Pharmacological Therapy in CKD (Except RAD) |
| Table 177. | An Example of a Summary Table |
| Table 178. | Approach to Assessing Applicability |
| Table 179. | Clinical Outcomes |
| Table 180. | Methodological Quality |
| Table 181. | Format for Guidelines |
| Table 182. | Rating the Strength of Guideline Recommendations |
| Table 183. | Rating the Strength of the Evidence |
| Table 184. | Proposed Thresholds for Ambulatory Blood Pressure Measurements |
| Table 185. | Studies Demonstrating that the Relationship of ABP to Hypertensive Outcomes Is Superior to CBP |