Hypertension is one of the most common diseases of the modern world. In hypertensive patients, Microalbuminuria, defined as albumin excretion rate (AER) of 30-300 mg/day or 30 - 299 mg/gm of creatinine, acts as a specific marker to detect early arterial disease&renal damage. Detection of microalbuminuria in hypertensive patients and their treatment can significantly alter the disease progression.
Keywords
Microalbuminuria, Cardiovascular Risk, Hypertension.
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