title: Medical management of the kidney transplant recipient: a practical approach for the primary care provider.
abstract: Kidney transplant recipients (KTRs) commonly present with complex medical issues that are best managed jointly by both their primary care physician and the kidney transplant center. Hypertension, diabetes, dyslipidemias, and obesity are frequently present in the KTR population and the successful management of these comorbidities is essential in achieving excellent posttransplant outcomes. Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of mortality in KTRs, and interventions that mitigate the risk factors that contribute to these adverse outcomes are an important part of the long-term management of a KTR.
authors.affiliation: Division of Nephrology and Hypertension, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, 1120 NW 14th Street, Miami, FL 33136, USA.
authors.forename: Fernando
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Pedraza
authors.affiliation: Division of Nephrology and Hypertension, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, 1120 NW 14th Street, Miami, FL 33136, USA. Electronic address: droth@med.miami.edu.
authors.forename: David
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Roth
mesh_terms: D003924:Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2 / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000209:etiology; D050171:Dyslipidemias / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000453:epidemiology; D006801:Humans; D006973:Hypertension / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000453:epidemiology; D016030:Kidney Transplantation; D009765:Obesity / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000628:therapy; D010348:Patient Care Team; D018802:Patient-Centered Care; D011320:Primary Health Care / Q000458:organization & administration*; D066027:Transplant Recipients
keywords: Diabetes; Dyslipidemia; Hypertension; Kidney transplant recipient; Obesity