Key result
Microalbuminuria in essential hypertension was associated with greater left ventricular mass index (167 vs 139 g/m2, P<0.001) and increased carotid wall thickness (12.5 vs 11.7 mm, P<0.001).
Why the study?
Is microalbuminuria associated with early target organ damage in patients with essential hypertension?
Population
53 subjects, including 33 patients with essential hypertension and 20 healthy normotensive controls, matched…
Comparison
Presence of microalbuminuria vs Absence of microalbuminuria and healthy…
Design
Cross-sectional
Authors
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Microalbuminuria may mark early target organ damage in hypertension; leaves open whether screening or intervention improves outcomes.
Observational (n=53)
Is microalbuminuria associated with early target organ damage in patients with essential hypertension?
Absolute Event Rate: 167% vs 139%
p-value: p=<0.001
Microalbuminuria in essential hypertension serves as an early marker of diffuse target organ damage, including increased left ventricular mass, carotid wall thickness, and renal vascular resistance.
Roberto Pontremoli (1998) conducted an observational in Essential hypertension (n=53). Microalbuminuria vs. Normoalbuminuria and healthy normotensive subjects was evaluated on Left ventricular mass index (LVMI) (p=<0.001). Microalbuminuria in essential hypertension was associated with greater left ventricular mass index (167 vs 139 g/m2, P<0.001) and increased carotid wall thickness (12.5 vs 11.7 mm, P<0.001).
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