Dipstick proteinuria as a predictor of all-cause and cardiovascular disease mortality in Bangladesh: A prospective cohort study.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

Baseline, persistent, incident, and remittent dipstick proteinuria have never been tested as predictors of mortality in an undeveloped country. The goal of this study was to determine which of these four types of proteinuria (if any) predict mortality.

Methods

Baseline data was collected from 2000 to 2002 in Bangladesh from 11,121 adults. Vital status was ascertained over 11-12years. Cox models were used to evaluate proteinuria in relation to all-cause and cardiovascular disease (CVD) mortality. CVD mortality was evaluated only in those with baseline proteinuria. Persistent, remittent, and incident proteinuria were determined at the 2-year exam.

Results

Baseline proteinuria of 1+ or greater was significantly associated with all-cause (hazard ratio (HR) 2.87;

SUBMITTER: Pesola GR 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4718561 | biostudies-literature | 2015 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature