Diagnosis of proteinuria using a random urine protein‐creatinine ratio and its correlation with adverse outcomes in pregnancy with preeclampsia characterized by renal damage

Abstract Based on a limited number of studies, a random urine protein‐creatinine ratio (uPCR) value of ≥ 0.3 indicates abnormal proteinuria in preeclampsia with renal damage. However, current guidelines do not recommend a reasonable diagnostic threshold of uPCR for severe preeclampsia with renal dam...

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Main Authors: Jiangbo Xiao, Weimin Fan, Qingyi Zhu, Zhonghua Shi
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Language:English
Published: Wiley 2022-05-01
Series:The Journal of Clinical Hypertension
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1111/jch.14467
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author Jiangbo Xiao
Weimin Fan
Qingyi Zhu
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description Abstract Based on a limited number of studies, a random urine protein‐creatinine ratio (uPCR) value of ≥ 0.3 indicates abnormal proteinuria in preeclampsia with renal damage. However, current guidelines do not recommend a reasonable diagnostic threshold of uPCR for severe preeclampsia with renal damage. Furthermore, the correlation between the uPCR value and clinical adverse outcomes remains poorly understood. The aim of the present study was to evaluate the value of uPCR in the diagnosis of significant proteinuria and to assess its correlation with adverse pregnancy outcomes in preeclampsia characterized by renal damage. In all, 1837 women were enrolled in this retrospective cohort study. Eventually, 961 women were enrolled under the exclusion criteria. First, the authors found that uPCR and 24‐hour proteinuria showed a significant association (r = 0.901). The optimal threshold of uPCR for diagnosing preeclampsia was 0.295, and for diagnosing severe preeclampsia the cut‐off was 0.625. Meanwhile, the adjusted odds ratio per 1 unit increase in ln (uPCR) was 1.679 (95% confidence interval [CI]:1.142–2.469) for severe adverse perinatal outcomes; 1.456 (95% CI: 1.242–1.705) for small for gestational age; 1.380 (95% CI: 1.051–1.811) for severe small for gestational age; 1.672 (95% CI: 1.210–2.310) for very early preterm birth; 1.989 (95% CI 1.726–2.293) for severe hypertension; and 2.279 (95% CI 1.906–2.724) for preterm birth. This study indicated that there was a significant and positive correlation between uPCR and 24‐hour urine protein. For neonatal and maternal adverse outcomes, uPCR is an independent predictor of prognosis.
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spelling doaj.art-dae296d16ae6439090c664ec95ddfcc92023-10-30T13:26:49ZengWileyThe Journal of Clinical Hypertension1524-61751751-71762022-05-0124565265910.1111/jch.14467Diagnosis of proteinuria using a random urine protein‐creatinine ratio and its correlation with adverse outcomes in pregnancy with preeclampsia characterized by renal damageJiangbo Xiao0Weimin Fan1Qingyi Zhu2Zhonghua Shi3Women's Hospital of Nanjing Medical University Nanjing Maternity and Child Health Care Hospital Nanjing Jiangsu ChinaWomen's Hospital of Nanjing Medical University Nanjing Maternity and Child Health Care Hospital Nanjing Jiangsu ChinaWomen's Hospital of Nanjing Medical University Nanjing Maternity and Child Health Care Hospital Nanjing Jiangsu ChinaWomen's Hospital of Nanjing Medical University Nanjing Maternity and Child Health Care Hospital Nanjing Jiangsu ChinaAbstract Based on a limited number of studies, a random urine protein‐creatinine ratio (uPCR) value of ≥ 0.3 indicates abnormal proteinuria in preeclampsia with renal damage. However, current guidelines do not recommend a reasonable diagnostic threshold of uPCR for severe preeclampsia with renal damage. Furthermore, the correlation between the uPCR value and clinical adverse outcomes remains poorly understood. The aim of the present study was to evaluate the value of uPCR in the diagnosis of significant proteinuria and to assess its correlation with adverse pregnancy outcomes in preeclampsia characterized by renal damage. In all, 1837 women were enrolled in this retrospective cohort study. Eventually, 961 women were enrolled under the exclusion criteria. First, the authors found that uPCR and 24‐hour proteinuria showed a significant association (r = 0.901). The optimal threshold of uPCR for diagnosing preeclampsia was 0.295, and for diagnosing severe preeclampsia the cut‐off was 0.625. Meanwhile, the adjusted odds ratio per 1 unit increase in ln (uPCR) was 1.679 (95% confidence interval [CI]:1.142–2.469) for severe adverse perinatal outcomes; 1.456 (95% CI: 1.242–1.705) for small for gestational age; 1.380 (95% CI: 1.051–1.811) for severe small for gestational age; 1.672 (95% CI: 1.210–2.310) for very early preterm birth; 1.989 (95% CI 1.726–2.293) for severe hypertension; and 2.279 (95% CI 1.906–2.724) for preterm birth. This study indicated that there was a significant and positive correlation between uPCR and 24‐hour urine protein. For neonatal and maternal adverse outcomes, uPCR is an independent predictor of prognosis.https://doi.org/10.1111/jch.14467perinatal outcomepreeclampsiaurine protein‐creatinine ratio
spellingShingle Jiangbo Xiao
Weimin Fan
Qingyi Zhu
Zhonghua Shi
Diagnosis of proteinuria using a random urine protein‐creatinine ratio and its correlation with adverse outcomes in pregnancy with preeclampsia characterized by renal damage
The Journal of Clinical Hypertension
perinatal outcome
preeclampsia
urine protein‐creatinine ratio
title Diagnosis of proteinuria using a random urine protein‐creatinine ratio and its correlation with adverse outcomes in pregnancy with preeclampsia characterized by renal damage
title_full Diagnosis of proteinuria using a random urine protein‐creatinine ratio and its correlation with adverse outcomes in pregnancy with preeclampsia characterized by renal damage
title_fullStr Diagnosis of proteinuria using a random urine protein‐creatinine ratio and its correlation with adverse outcomes in pregnancy with preeclampsia characterized by renal damage
title_full_unstemmed Diagnosis of proteinuria using a random urine protein‐creatinine ratio and its correlation with adverse outcomes in pregnancy with preeclampsia characterized by renal damage
title_short Diagnosis of proteinuria using a random urine protein‐creatinine ratio and its correlation with adverse outcomes in pregnancy with preeclampsia characterized by renal damage
title_sort diagnosis of proteinuria using a random urine protein creatinine ratio and its correlation with adverse outcomes in pregnancy with preeclampsia characterized by renal damage
topic perinatal outcome
preeclampsia
urine protein‐creatinine ratio
url https://doi.org/10.1111/jch.14467
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