Why the study?
Does continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis (CAPD) reduce antihypertensive drug requirements in hypertensive patients?
Population
59 patients who were hypertensive at initiation of continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis (CAPD)
Comparison
Continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis (CAPD) vs Baseline (prior to or at initiation of CAPD)
Design
Cohort
Follow-up
12 months
Authors
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CAPD start was associated with fewer antihypertensives in hypertensives; leaves open randomized confirmation before practice change.
Does continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis (CAPD) reduce antihypertensive drug requirements in hypertensive patients?
Initiation of continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis in hypertensive patients significantly reduces the need for antihypertensive medications, likely due to improved fluid and sodium balance.
Young et al. (1984) studied this question.