Sysmex Journal International

2018Vol.28 No.2

Review

Significance of the Measurement and Evaluation of Albuminuria in Chronic Kidney Disease Patients

AUTHOR(S)

Aki KOJIMA, Mayuko HANAI and Kei FUKAMI

Divisions of Nephrology, Department of Medicine, Kurume University School of Medicine

SUMMARY

We have outlined above the significance of measuring albuminuria. Albuminuria is not only useful for diagnosing nephropathy but also important as a progression factor of kidney disease. As it is closely associated with cardiovascular events, it is a non-invasive marker that reflects the patient's prognosis. Because of this, even if a patient is negative for proteinuria in a dipstick test, albuminuria must be measured and evaluated proactively and suitable therapeutic intervention must be considered because of the possibility of progression to nephropathy and for improving the patient's prognosis.

KEY WORDS

Chronic Kidney Disease, Diabetic Kidney Disease, Albuminuria, Cardio-Renal Interaction, Glomerular Hypertrophy, Hyperfiltration