New Analysis on Hypertension Treatment to be Presented as Late-Breaking Research at National Kidney Foundation Spring Clinical Meetings

LONG BEACH, Calif., May 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- A new analysis of a study comparing two commonly used medications, chlorthalidone (CTD) and hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ), is set to be presented as a late-breaking presentation at the annual 2024 National Kidney Foundation Spring Clinical Meetings.

The study, titled "Treatment with Chlorthalidone vs Hydrochlorothiazide and Renal Outcomes: The Diuretic Comparison Project (DCP)," conducted by a team of distinguished researchers from various institutions and led by Areef Ishani, MD MS, Minneapolis VA Health Care System Primary Care and Specialty Care Integrated Care Community (ICC) Director and Professor of Medicine, University of Minnesota provides crucial insights into the impact of these medications on renal health in hypertensive patients.

Hypertension, or high blood pressure, is a significant risk factor for the development and progression of chronic kidney disease (CKD). Previous research had hinted at potential differences in kidney outcomes between chlorthalidone and hydrochlorothiazide. This new study followed more than 12,000 participants for an average of 3.9 years.

The study found no significant disparity in renal outcomes between patients treated with chlorthalidone and those treated with hydrochlorothiazide. Specifically, there was no marked difference observed in the primary composite renal outcome, including doubling of serum creatinine, a significant drop in estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR), or kidney failure requiring treatment (KFRT), between the two treatment groups.

Furthermore, the study revealed that the total slope of eGFR change and the incidence of chronic kidney disease (CKD) were comparable between patients receiving chlorthalidone and hydrochlorothiazide, suggesting similar efficacy in preserving kidney function. The findings offer reassurance that both chlorthalidone and hydrochlorothiazide may be equally effective choices for managing hypertension without compromising renal health.

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