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Assessment of Vascular Function in Patients With Chronic Kidney Disease
Published on: June 16, 2014
[Endothelial function in patients with arterial hypertension and impaired uric acid metabolism]
Abstract:
The aim of the study was to investigate endothelial function in patients with arterial hypertension and impaired uric acid metabolism in comparison with patients having arterial hypertension and normal uric acid metabolism. 46 patients aged 32-56 yr with grade I-II AH were included in the study. A group of 36 patients (27 male, 9 female) presented with AH and impaired uric acid metabolism (hyperuricemia), the control group included 10 patients with AH and unaffected uric acid metabolism. Inclusion criteria in the two groups were identical. Endothelial dysfunction was documented in all patients and confirmed by increased levels of serum endothelin-1 and microalbuminuria, qualitative and quantitative changes in the intima-media complex and its thickening. These changes were much more pronounced in patients with hyperuricemia It is concluded that impaired uric acid metabolism in patients with AH leads to rapid onset and progression of endothelial dysfunction. This fact should be taken into consideration by doctors practicing antihypertensive treatment and for the evaluation of cardiovascular risks.
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