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Case 4<br />

Hypertensive patient with CKD with poorly controlled BP control experiencing a significant<br />

elevation in creatinine when BP is lowered below his goal BP.<br />

Mr. Bk is a 56-year old male who present with uncontrolled HTN two weeks ago 136/84 mmHg and an<br />

EGFR <strong>of</strong> 30ml/min/1.73m 2 . He has taken losartan 50mg daily, metolazone 5mg daily and diltiazem<br />

SR 240mg twice daily for the last one year. The patient was subsequently started on furosemide<br />

20mg once daily because he developed bilateral leg swelling. Mr. BK presents to clinic today, without<br />

complaints; his EGFR is now 20.<br />

PMH: Hypertension, CKD and CVA.<br />

Medications: Losartan 50 mg daily, metolazone 5 mg daily, diltiazem SR 240 mg bid and furosemide 20<br />

mg qd.<br />

Physical Exam: BP <strong>of</strong> 118/70 mmHg (no orthostatic change), heart rate <strong>of</strong> 92 beats /min, temperature<br />

97.2 o F and RR 20. Heart: regular rhythm and an S4 gallop, Lungs: clear, Extremities: no edema, skin<br />

temp is normal.<br />

What is most likely cause <strong>of</strong> the patient’s reduced kidney function? What should be the<br />

appropriate step in the management at this time?<br />

Impression: Mr. BK was not at goal initially requiring additional antihypertensive medications. The<br />

deterioration in his kidney function is most likely due to his drop in BP. It is also certainly possible that<br />

over-diuresis is playing a role in the deterioration <strong>of</strong> his kidney function. In the setting <strong>of</strong> reduced renal<br />

mass the relationship between systemic BP and renal glomerular is no longer sigmoidal but becomes<br />

quasi-linear. Thus, declines in BP may result in rises in creatinine, at least over the short-term because<br />

renal autoregulation <strong>of</strong> glomerular pressure is impaired. Plasma volume contraction will aggravate this<br />

condition.<br />

Plan: Evaluate the patient for over-diuresis. In the absence <strong>of</strong> a new orthostatic BP change or a<br />

significant rise in serum HCO3 (indicative <strong>of</strong> a contraction alkalosis), you might consider ordering<br />

a BNP (brain natriuretic peptide) level. If even modestly elevated intravascular volume depletion is<br />

unlikely. A normal BP level will not be nearly as helpful. I would very likely simply follow this patient<br />

and recheck the serum creatinine over the next couple <strong>of</strong> weeks.<br />

Case 5<br />

A hypertensive patient who is being treated with multiple antihypertensive drugs who has<br />

significant orthostatic hypotension.<br />

PC is a 68-year old male who present with a complaint <strong>of</strong> light-headedness especially when he<br />

stands. His other symptoms include change in vision, weakness and headaches. Four weeks ago his<br />

doxazosin was increased from 4mg qhs to 8mg qhs for better BP control.<br />

PMH: Hypertension, BPH and diabetes.<br />

Medications: Chlorthalidone 25mg daily, telmisartan 40mg daily, doxazosin 8mg qhs, and metformin<br />

500mg twice daily.<br />

274 Hypertension Core Curriculum

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