Low-Grade Albuminuria Is Associated with Left Ventricular Hypertrophy and Diastolic Dysfunction in Patients with Hypertension

Introduction: Microalbuminuria is a risk factor for cardiovascular morbidity and mortality in hypertensive patients. However, the relationship between low-grade albuminuria, a higher level of albuminuria below microalbuminuria threshold, and hypertension-related organ damage is unclear. Left ventric...

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Main Authors: Tingjun Wang, Hongbin Zhong, Guili Lian, Xiaoqi Cai, Jin Gong, Chaoyi Ye, Liangdi Xie
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Karger Publishers 2019-08-01
Series:Kidney & Blood Pressure Research
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Online Access:https://www.karger.com/Article/FullText/500782