Abstract

Introduction: Hypertension is a major risk factor for cardiovascular mortality, through its effects on target organs, such as the heart and kidneys. Hyperuricemia increases cardiovascular risk in patients with hypertension. Microalbuminuria, which is best predicted by urinary albumin creatinine ratio (ACR), in hypertension is described as an early sign of kidney damage. Microalbuminuria and left ventricular hypertrophy are predictor for end stage renal disease and cardiovascular disease. Aims and objectives: To study the association of urinary albumin creatinine ratio (ACR) and left ventricular hypertrophy with serum uric acid in untreated patients of essential hypertension, as a marker of end organ damage.

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