[Prevalence of chronic kidney disease in hypertensive aged women treated in primary care. MERICAP Study].

Background And Objectives: Information about the prevalence of chronic kidney disease (CKD) in the population treated in primary care is scarce. The aim of this study was to assess the prevalence of CKD in Spanish hypertensive women aged 64 years or older, and to determine possible associated factors.

Patients And Method: Cross-sectional study including women with a diagnosis of hypertension selected by consecutive sampling in primary care.

[Evaluation and control of hypertensive diabetics seen in Primary Care centres in Spain. BRAND II study].

Objective: We aimed to verify the level of blood pressure and glucose control and treatment in hypertensive diabetics seen in Primary Care Centres in Spain.

Design: Descriptive study conducted on hypertensive diabetic patients who attended primary care centres for any reason.

Location: Primary Care centres throughout Spain.