Inconsistent findings on the association between urine albumin‐to‐creatinine ratio (UACR)
and risk of hypertension have been reported. This meta‐analysis sought to evaluate the …

Abstract Purpose of Review To review current literature examining the presence of
subclinical micro-and macrovascular alterations in normotensive individuals and their …

Background Albuminuria has been widely considered a risk factor for cardiovascular
diseases (CVDs), which is associated with hypertension (HTN), type 2 diabetes mellitus …

Subclinical kidney disease is associated with developing hypertension in the general
population, but data are lacking among HIV-infected people. We examined associations of …

Albuminuria has traditionally been regarded as a sign of hypertensive renal damage and a
forerunner of renal and cardiovascular disease. A slight increase in urine albumin excretion …

Recent studies have suggested that urine albumin excretion in the high normal range
predicts hypertension. However, the relationship between urinary albumin excretion in spot …

Background Although hypertension and microalbuminuria are closely interrelated, the
magnitude and temporal sequence of the bidirectional association between hypertension …

Background: Increased albuminuria is associated with increased serum ferritin, insulin
resistance, and non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD). Liver iron accumulation is also …

Purpose There have been few studies on gender difference in the impact of a urine albumin-
to-creatinine ratio (UACR) within the normal range on the risk of hypertension. We evaluated …

Background High normal values of urine albumin-to-creatinine ratio (UACR) have been
reported to have predictive values for hypertension, incident stroke, and higher mortality in …