How would you approach de-intensifying antihypertensives in frail older adults with SBP < 130 mmHg who have nephrotic range proteinuria, given the results of the RETREAT-FRAIL trial?

I would withdraw antihypertensive drugs that do not have any significant anti-proteinuric effect: dihydropyridine calcium channel blocker, beta blocker, alpha-1- blocker, hydralazine, and clonidine. Thiazide/loop diuretic may also be withdrawn if it is not needed for control of edema due to the neph...