Key result
Hypertensive retinal changes were strongly associated with microalbuminuria (P<0.0001), demonstrating a sensitivity of 78%, specificity of 86%, and an AUC of 81% for predicting microalbuminuria.
Why the study?
Do hypertensive retinal changes accurately predict microalbuminuria in hypertensive patients aged 18-65 years?
Population
870 consecutive hypertensive patients aged 18-65 years. Excluded: diabetes mellitus, metabolic syndrome, and…
Comparison
Presence of hypertensive retinal changes… vs Absence of hypertensive retinal changes
Design
Cross-sectional
Authors
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Retinal changes show moderate accuracy for microalbuminuria; hypothesis-generating and requires prospective validation before screening use.
Cross-Sectional (n=870)
Do hypertensive retinal changes accurately predict microalbuminuria in hypertensive patients aged 18-65 years?
Effect estimate: AUC 81%
p-value: p=<0.0001
Hypertensive retinal changes have moderate accuracy in predicting microalbuminuria in hypertensive patients under 65 years of age, suggesting utility as a cost-effective screening tool.
Shantha et al. (2010) conducted a cross-sectional in Hypertension (n=870). Hypertensive retinal changes vs. Absence of hypertensive retinal changes was evaluated on Microalbuminuria (AUC 81%, p=<0.0001). Hypertensive retinal changes were strongly associated with microalbuminuria (P<0.0001), demonstrating a sensitivity of 78%, specificity of 86%, and an AUC of 81% for predicting microalbuminuria.
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