Key result
Microalbuminuria linked to ~92% higher prevalence of hypertensive retinopathy in newly diagnosed nondiabetic hypertensives.
Why the study?
Does the presence of microalbuminuria increase the risk of hypertensive retinopathy in newly diagnosed nondiabetic hypertensive adults?
Population
192 adults in Nigeria, comprising 96 newly diagnosed nondiabetic hypertensive patients and 96 age- and…
Comparison
Presence of microalbuminuria (MA) vs Absence of microalbuminuria (MA)
Design
Cross-sectional
Authors
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May support microalbuminuria as retinopathy marker in new hypertension; hypothesis-generating, needs prospective validation before screening changes.
Cross-Sectional (n=192)
Does the presence of microalbuminuria increase the risk of hypertensive retinopathy in newly diagnosed nondiabetic hypertensive adults?
Absolute Event Rate: 71% vs 37%
p-value: p=0.001
Microalbuminuria is strongly associated with the presence and severity of hypertensive retinopathy in newly diagnosed nondiabetic hypertensive patients, highlighting its utility as a marker for target organ damage.
Busari et al. (2011) conducted a cross-sectional in Newly diagnosed nondiabetic hypertension (n=192). Microalbuminuria vs. Absence of microalbuminuria was evaluated on Hypertensive retinopathy (p=0.001). Microalbuminuria in newly diagnosed nondiabetic hypertensive patients was associated with a higher prevalence of hypertensive retinopathy compared to those without it (71% vs 37%, P=0.001).
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