The functional state of the kidneys and albuminuria in individuals with cardiovascular risk factors

Objective. Assessment of the functional state of the kidneys and the albuminuria level in individuals with cardiovascular risk factors. Material and methods: The cross-sectional study included 70 outpatients with cardiovascular risk factors, mean age 66 (60; 72) years. Traditional risk factors and the presence of concomitant diseases were assessed. The calculation of the glomerular filtration rate was carried out according to the CKD-EPI formula, the albuminuria level was determined by the urine albumin/ creatinine ratio. Results: It was revealed that 20 (29%) of the examined patients had signs of CKD C3, 33 (47%) had albuminuria level A2 and higher. In the surveyed population, eGFR was associated with age (r=-0.51, P<0.05), and the level of albuminuria - with TG (r=0.31, P<0.05). In patients with abdominal obesity, the albuminuria level was statistically significantly higher, and eGFR did not depend on the presence of abdominal obesity. Conclusion: In patients with abdominal obesity, the albuminuria level, rather than eGFR, is an important prognostic marker.

chronic kidney disease, egfr, albuminuria, cardiovascular risk factors, metabolic syndrome