Albuminuria

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Albuminuria occurs when your kidneys leak a protein called albumin into your urine, which is often a "silent" early warning sign of kidney damage or cardiovascular risk. albuminuria

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: It often appears before any decline in your GFR (kidney filtration rate), making it the earliest marker of chronic kidney disease (CKD). : It often appears before any decline in

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: Elevated levels are a strong predictor of cardiovascular issues, including heart failure and stroke.

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