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ArticleMedicine and pharmacy reports2021

Study of ischemia modified albumin (IMA) as a biomarker in hypertensive retinopathy.

Ecaterina Pavlovschi, Valeriana Pantea, Djina Borovic, Olga Tagadiuc

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Ecaterina PavlovschiDepartment of Biochemistry and Clinical Biochemistry, Nicolae Testemitanu State University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Republic of Moldova.
Valeriana PanteaLaboratory of Biochemistry, Nicolae Testemitanu State University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Republic of Moldova.
Djina BorovicOvisus Medical Private Center, Chisinau, Republic of Moldova.
Olga TagadiucDepartment of Biochemistry and Clinical Biochemistry, Nicolae Testemitanu State University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Republic of Moldova.
Nicolae Testemițanu State University of Medicine and Pharmacy · MD

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backgroundHypertension (HTN) is one of the leading causes of morbidity and mortality worldwide. A prompt diagnosis and treatment of hypertensive retinopathy (HR), the leading complication of HTN is pivotal for a better visual outcome. Increased blood pressure on its own cannot fully clarify the development of retinal alterations, therefore an additional pathogenetic mechanism, such as oxidative stress, might be inquired.

methodsSerum and tear samples for the measurement of IMA were collected from 90 patients detected primarily with HR, who were not taking any antihypertensive or other drug that could influence the results of the study, divided according to the Keith-Wagener classification into GI - 36 patients with HR grade I, GII - 35 with HR grade II and GIII - 19 with HR grade III. Serum and tear IMA levels were assessed using the Co

resultsThe groups showed a statistically significant difference in serum IMA (p=0.006), the values increasing in parallel with the progression of HR. The serum IMA level in GII increased compared to GI (+3%; 239.06 μM/L (IQR 75.58)

conclusionA progressive enhancement in serum IMA level as HR advanced was identified. Thereby, the results suggest the potential relevance of serum IMA as a sensitive and early biomarker useful for grading and optimal treatment of the patients with HR.

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biomarkerhypertensive retinopathyischemia modified albuminoxidative stress

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