Abstract:Introduction: Despite improved control rates of hypertension in the United States during the last twenty years, the rate of chronic kidney disease (CKD) and end-stage renal disease (ESRD) has steadily increased for the same time period.Purpose: The purpose for this review is to examine the evidence that the choice of antihypertensive therapy makes a difference in the promotion of nephroprotection.Method: A systematic comprehensive search of the National Library of Medicine utilizing Medline was conducted. Sear… Show more
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