Article
Phenotyping Kidney Function in Young Adults With High Blood Pressure: The African-PREDICT Study.
Journal of clinical hypertension (Greenwich, Conn.) - 1 Nov 2024
Degenaar Anja, Kruger Ruan, Jacobs Adriaan, Mels Catharina M C
Abstract excerpt
Biomarkers of kidney function, including glomerular, tubular, and fibrotic markers, have been associated with blood pressure in elderly populations and individuals with kidney and cardiovascular diseases. However, limited information is available in young adults. In this study, we compared levels of several kidney function biomarkers between normotensive and hypertensive young adults and explored the associations...
Topics
- Adult
- Female
- Humans
- Male
- Young Adult
- Albuminuria
- Alpha-Globulins
- Biomarkers
- Blood Pressure
- Creatinine
- Cross-Sectional Studies
- Glomerular Filtration Rate
