P-339: Prevalence of renal failure in hypertensive patients in a hypertension unit

Introduction: It is Known that renal system is one of the target organ of arterial hypertension. Early studies defined that renal failure occurs just with mild rise of creatinine levels. The aim of this study is to Know the prevalence and significance of hypertension patients nephropathy. Patients a...

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Published in:American journal of hypertension 2005-05, Vol.18 (S4), p.128A-129A
Main Authors: Garcia-Garcia, Concepcion, Mediavilla, Juan D., Vera, Carmen, Jaen, Fernando, Esteva, David, Fernandez-Torres, Celia
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Hypertension
Prevalence
Renal Failure
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Summary:Introduction: It is Known that renal system is one of the target organ of arterial hypertension. Early studies defined that renal failure occurs just with mild rise of creatinine levels. The aim of this study is to Know the prevalence and significance of hypertension patients nephropathy. Patients and Methods: Descriptive and transversal study with hypertensive patients attended at first time in an Hypertension Unit from 1997 to june 2004. Samples to determine serum creatinine level and urinary protein level were obtained. Other cardiovascular risk factors were detected. Results: 1167 patients were included in the study. Mean age was 54,29±14,34 (40,9% male). Creatinine level over 1,2 mg/dl was found in 240 patients. Mean variable of patients were: male (72,5%; p
ISSN:0895-7061
1941-7225
1879-1905
DOI:10.1016/j.amjhyper.2005.03.357