Microalbuminuria: A potential marker in the assessment of cardiovascular risk

Key Points

• The study aims to evaluate the significance of microalbuminuria as a marker for cardiovascular risk in individuals with hypertension.
• Examined the association between microalbuminuria and cardiovascular outcomes.
• Utilized clinical data from hypertensive patients for analysis.
• Assessed the impact of microalbuminuria on renal function and cardiovascular health.
• Microalbuminuria significantly correlated with increased cardiovascular risk (p<0.01).
• Patients with elevated microalbuminuria showed a higher incidence of cardiovascular events (OR 2.5, 95% CI 1.8-3.4, p<0.001).
• Management strategies incorporating microalbuminuria resulted in improved health outcomes.

Abstract