Author/Authors :
Jarraya, Faical H Chaker University Hospital - Department of Nephrology, Tunisia , Lakhdar, Rim Hôpital La Rabta - Department of Cardiology, Tunisia , Kammoun, Khawla H Chaker University Hospital - Department of Nephrology, Tunisia , Mahfoudh, Hichem H Chaker University Hospital - Department of Nephrology, Tunisia , Drissa, Habiba Hôpital La Rabta - Department of Cardiology, Tunisia , Kammoun, Samir H Chaker University Hospital - Department of Cardiology, Tunisia , Abid, Mohamed H Chaker University Hospital - Department of Endocrinology, Tunisia , Hachicha, Jamil H Chaker University Hospital - Department of Nephrology, Tunisia
Abstract :
Leakage of small amounts of proteins in urine has been considered since 1980s a crucial sign of early kidney disease, especially in diabetic patients. An increasing interest in microalbuminuria as a cardiovascular risk marker has been more recently considered. Many studies linked microalbuminuria to early cardiovascular disease, as a marker of endothelial dysfunction, not only in diabetic patients, but also in hypertensive patients and in general population.
Keywords :
microalbuminuria , hypertension , cardiovascular risk , cardiovascular disease
