Background Markers of renal function have been added to the Predicting Risk of Cardiovascular Disease Events and Systematic Coronary Risk Evaluation cardiovascular risk calculators to enhance risk prediction. Here we examine the role of estimated glomerular filtration (eGFR) and urine albumin creatinine ratio (UACR)—and related dichotomous cut points (eGFR 65 years of age, and for all outcomes in participants with diabetes. Conclusions When coronary artery calcium is known, albuminuria improves heart failure prediction. Albuminuria and UACR each improve total mortality prediction as well. UACR and albuminuria improve prediction for all outcomes in people with diabetes.
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