Very low-grade albuminuria is linked to arterial stiffness in a population-based cohort

American Journal of Preventive Cardiology 2026 Open access

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Authors: Victor Walendy, Michael Gekle, Claudia Großmann, Alexander Kluttig, Frank Bernhard Kraus, Beatrice Ludwig-Kraus, Rafael Mikolajczyk, Thomas Schmid, Oliver Thews, Andreas Wienke, Melanie Zinkhan, Matthias Girndt
DOI: 10.1016/j.ajpc.2026.101495
Cited by: 1
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Abstract

Background : Albuminuria even at low levels and increased arterial stiffness are associated with higher cardiovascular risk. Very low-grade albuminuria (VLGA; urinary albumin–creatinine ratio [uACR]

Fields of Study & Subjects

Cardiovascular Health and Disease Prevention Chronic Kidney Disease and Diabetes Parathyroid Disorders and Treatments

Publication details

Journal / source
American Journal of Preventive Cardiology
Publisher
Elsevier BV
Volume
26
Pages
101495–101495
Publication date
21 February 2026
Language
EN