Organ Transplantation 2024;15(4):509-532

doi:10.3969/j.issn.1674-7445.2024116

Guidelines for clinical diagnosis and treatment of hypertension in kidney transplant recipients in China

Branch of Organ Transplantation of Chinese Medical Association 1 ; Jian ZHANG ; Jun LIN ; Xiaopeng HU ; Xiaoming DING ; Ning LI ; Wujun XUE

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Keywords

Kidney transplantation; Hypertension; Cardiovascular event; Chronic kidney disease; Refractory hypertension; Immunosuppressant; Rejection; Antihypertensive drug

Country

China

Language

Chinese

Abstract

To further standardize the diagnosis and treatment of hypertension after kidney transplantation in China,Branch of Organ Transplantation of Chinese Medical Association organized experts in kidney transplantation and cardiovascular diseases to formulate"Guidelines for Clinical Diagnosis and Treatment of Hypertension in Kidney Transplant Recipients in China"based on"Diagnosis and Treatment Specification for Hypertension after Solid Organ Transplantation in China(2019 edition)"in combination with clinical status of hypertension after organ transplantation in China,and referring to the latest guidelines for diagnosis and treatment of hypertension at home and abroad.This guideline was formulated to provide theoretical reference for medical practitioners in the field of kidney transplantation in China,aiming to better control adult hypertension after kidney transplantation,mitigate adverse outcomes and improve the quality of life.