Why the study?
Is microalbuminuria associated with serum lipid abnormalities in nondiabetic adult Nigerians with newly diagnosed hypertension?
Population
192 adults in Nigeria.
Comparison
Presence of microalbuminuria vs Absence of microalbuminuria
Design
Cohort
Authors
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Microalbuminuria was associated with dyslipidemia in nondiabetic hypertensives; leaves open whether targeted screening alters outcomes.
Is microalbuminuria associated with serum lipid abnormalities in nondiabetic adult Nigerians with newly diagnosed hypertension?
Nondiabetic hypertensive patients with microalbuminuria have a significantly higher prevalence of dyslipidemia, identifying them as a high-risk group that may benefit from early screening and treatment.
Busari et al. (2010) studied this question.
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