Abstract

Background: Hypertension is a leading risk factor for kidney injury, and it is estimated that up to 30% of hypertensive patients will develop kidney dysfunction. However, the clinical profile of kidney injury in these patients remains underexplored. Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted at a tertiary care hospital over one year. A total of 250 hypertensive patients aged ≥18 years with serum creatinine ≥1.5 mg/dL or an estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) <60 mL/min/1.73m² were included. Exclusion criteria included patients with pre-existing kidney disease, diabetes, or other comorbidities. Data were collected through interviews, physical examination, and laboratory tests, including serum creatinine and eGFR. Causes of kidney injury were identified through clinical history, imaging, and biopsy. Logistic regression was used to identify risk factors associated with kidney injury.

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