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Microalbuminuria in ischemic stroke.

N B Beamer1, B M Coull, W M Clark

  • 1Department of Neurology, Arizona Health Sciences Center, Tucson 85724-5023, USA.

Archives of Neurology
|June 16, 1999
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Microalbuminuria, a marker of kidney damage, is common in stroke patients and predicts future vascular events. This finding suggests microalbuminuria can help identify individuals at higher risk for recurrent stroke or heart attack.

Area of Science:

  • Nephrology
  • Neurology
  • Cardiology

Background:

  • Microalbuminuria is an early sign of kidney damage.
  • Its prevalence and predictive value in cerebrovascular disease are not fully understood.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To determine the incidence of microalbuminuria in recent ischemic stroke patients.
  • To assess its association with stroke risk factors and subtypes.
  • To evaluate its potential in predicting recurrent vascular events.

Main Methods:

  • A prospective case-control study involving 186 older adults.
  • Included patients with recent ischemic stroke, those with clinical risk factors, and healthy controls.
  • Follow-up for vascular events over a mean of 1.5 years.

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Main Results:

  • Microalbuminuria was 3 times more prevalent in recent stroke patients (29%) than in those with risk factors (10%).
  • Diabetes, higher age, and ischemic heart disease predicted microalbuminuria.
  • Microalbuminuria independently predicted future stroke (HR, 4.9).

Conclusions:

  • Microalbuminuria is common in cerebrovascular disease.
  • It is associated with an increased risk of stroke, independent of other risk factors.
  • Microalbuminuria may serve as a valuable, inexpensive marker for identifying high-risk individuals.