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Diagnostic challenges such as white-coat hypertension and the underuse of ambulatory monitoring are discussed, along with the importance of volume assessment and target organ evaluation. We also emphasize individualized management strategies combining lifestyle modification, pharmacotherapy\u2014including RAAS inhibitors, diuretics, and novel agents\u2014and the growing role of device-based interventions. In particular, renal denervation (RDN) has emerged as a potential adjunctive option for selected patients with resistant hypertension in CKD, with preliminary evidence suggesting blood pressure reduction in selected and carefully studied populations, including dialysis-dependent patients. Special considerations for transplant recipients, elderly individuals, and those on dialysis are highlighted, underscoring the need for nuanced, patient-centered care. Misconceptions surrounding RAAS blockade, dialysis hypotension, and therapeutic inertia are critically appraised. Finally, future directions point to biomarker-driven approaches, digital health integration, and large-scale trials on RDN to refine treatment paradigms. 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