We are now in GN territory this month - or rather ANCA Vasculitis month! First we start off with this paper from London, which uses some data from the RAVE trial along with additional experiments to show some intriguing results on the role of MPO.
This week, we will discuss the ongoing saga of blood pressure targets in patients with hypertension. This time its ESPRIT (Effects of Intensive Systolic Blood Pressure Lowering Treatment in Reducing Risk of Vascular Events) making a case for case for intensive BP control in most hypertensive individuals, including those with a history of diabetes and stroke.