Microalbuminuria: Pathophysiology, Diagnosis, and Cardiovascular Implications
1. Introduction to Microalbuminuria Microalbuminuria is a clinical condition characterized by the abnormal presence of small amounts of albumin—a primary blood protein—in the urine. While the term “micro” suggests a benign state, it refers solely to the minute quantity of the protein being excreted, not the clinical significance of the finding. In a healthy renal … Read more