Why the study?
Is increased heart rate associated with a higher prevalence of microalbuminuria in hypertensive patients with cardiovascular risk factors?
Is increased heart rate associated with a higher prevalence of microalbuminuria in hypertensive patients with cardiovascular risk factors?
Increased heart rate is an independent predictor for the prevalence of microalbuminuria in hypertensive patients, highlighting its potential role as a marker of cardiovascular and renal risk.
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Does not support practice change; leaves open heart rate as a renal risk marker in hypertension.
Böhm et al. (2008) studied this question.
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