Surface-enhanced Raman Spectroscopy in urinalysis of hypertension patients with kidney disease.

ABSTRACT: Arterial hypertension (AH) is a multifactorial and asymptomatic disease that affects vital organs such as the kidneys and heart. Considering its prevalence and the associated severe health repercussions, hypertension has become a disease of great relevance for public health across the globe. Conventionally, the classification of an individual as hypertensive or non-hypertensive is conducted through ambulatory blood pressure monitoring over a 24-h period. Although this method provides a reliable diagnosis, it has notable limitations, such as additional costs, intolerance experienced by some patients, and interferences derived from physical activities. Moreover, some patients with significant renal impairment may not present proteinuria. Accordingly, alternative methodologies are applied for

SUBMITTER: Espinosa-Garavito AC 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10847430 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature