Question 251 · LEK · Diagnostics
Which of the following tests is most useful for identifying early kidney damage in a patient with essential hypertension?
- A. kidney ultrasound.
- B. urinalysis.
- C. urine albumin-to-creatinine ratio.
- D. uric acid blood test.
- E. echocardiography.
Hint
Look for the most sensitive marker of early glomerular damage, detectable before dipstick proteinuria or a fall in GFR.
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