SUMMARY
This study aimed to evaluate the association between endothelial dysfunction and microalbuminuria levels in overweight and obese women. Methods: This cross-sectional study analyzed secondary data of patients with BMI = 25 Kg/m2 who had microalbuminuria and endothelial function test already performed and inserted into the survey database. The endothelial function was evaluated by reactive hyperemia test (endothelium-dependent vasodilation). Results: This study included 41 women aged of 53 ± 11 years, BMI of 32.56 ± 5.06 Kg/m2, WC of 100.36 ± 23.21 cm. There was no correlation between microalbuminuria and endothelial function. A multivariate logistic regression analysis identified glucose fasting (ß = 0.804; p < 0,00,1) and HDL (ß = - 0.309; p = 0.048) levels as independent predictors of microalbuminuria. Conclusion: Microalbuminuria is not useful as a marker of subclinical atherosclerosis in this population, however can be associated to glucose fasting and HDL levels.