Department of Internal Medicine, Kairuki University, Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania
Research Article
Pattern of Kidney Disease among Hypertensive Patient Attending Cardiac Clinics in Dar-Es Salaam
Author(s): Absalom Maiseri*, Warles Charles and Yassin Mgonda
Background: Hypertension is a public health challenge and has become one of the leading causes of kidney
disease over the years.
Objective: The aim of this study was to determine the patterns of kidney disease among adults with hypertension
in Dar Es Salaam.
Method: A descriptive cross-sectional study was employed. Social-demographic data were collected from the
participants. Blood pressure, body weight and height were measured using a standardized method. Blood
samples were collected to measure serum creatinine and the estimated eGFR using Chronic Kidney Disease
Epidemiology Collaboration (CKD EPI 2021), while urine was collected for biochemical analysis, the dipstick
method and determination of the albumin–creatinine ratio.
Results: A total of 400 hypertensive patients.. View more»