title: Factors associated with microalbuminuria in resistant hypertension.
abstract: Microalbuminuria is a well-known marker for cardiovascular and renal complications. The purpose of our study was to identify factors associated with microalbuminuria in individuals with resistant hypertension. Urine albumin excretion (UAE) was evaluated in 187 patients with resistant hypertension. The association between UAE and clinical, laboratory, and 24-h ABPM variables was investigated through comparison of means, correlation analysis, and logistic regression. A high prevalence of microalbuminuria was found (29.4%-95% CI: 22.9-36.5). In logistic regression, 24-h, HDL-cholesterol, serum creatinine, and diabetes mellitus were independently associated with UAE. Blood pressure control appears to be fundamental for reducing microalbuminuria. Moreover, early identification of individuals with microalbuminuria is of the utmost importance due to its association with cardiovascular and renal damage.
authors.forename: Armando da Rocha
authors.initials: Ada R
authors.lastname: Nogueira
authors.forename: Aline Silva
authors.initials: AS
authors.lastname: Fernandes
authors.forename: Evandro Silva Freire
authors.initials: ES
authors.lastname: Coutinho
authors.forename: Gil Fernando
authors.initials: GF
authors.lastname: Salles
authors.forename: Elizabeth Silaid
authors.initials: ES
authors.lastname: Muxfeld
authors.forename: Katia Vergetti
authors.initials: KV
authors.lastname: Bloch
mesh_terms: D000419:Albuminuria / Q000453:epidemiology*; D000959:Antihypertensive Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D008076:Cholesterol, HDL / Q000097:blood; D015331:Cohort Studies; D003404:Creatinine / Q000032:analysis; D003430:Cross-Sectional Studies; D003920:Diabetes Mellitus / Q000453:epidemiology; D004351:Drug Resistance; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D006973:Hypertension / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000453:epidemiology*; D016015:Logistic Models; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D013599:Systole / Q000502:physiology
chemical_list: D000959:Antihypertensive Agents; D008076:Cholesterol, HDL; D003404:Creatinine