Does high serum uric acid level cause aspirin resistance?
Bekir S Yildiz1, Emel Ozkan, Fatma Esin
1aDepartment of Cardiology, Pamukkale University, DenizlibIzmir Ataturk Training and Research HospitalcIzmir Bozyaka Training and Research Hospital, IzmirdDepartment of Cardiology, Diskapi Training and Research Hospital, AnkaraeDepartment of Public Health, Pamukkale University, Denizli, Turkey.
High serum uric acid (SUA) levels may indicate aspirin resistance in patients with coronary artery disease (CAD). This finding suggests that elevated SUA could predict aspirin resistance, potentially guiding treatment adjustments to prevent cardiovascular events.
Area of Science:
- Cardiology
- Clinical Biochemistry
- Pharmacology
Background:
- Aspirin resistance, a failure to inhibit platelet function, is a clinical concern in coronary artery disease (CAD).
- Hyperuricemia, indicated by elevated serum uric acid (SUA) levels, is known to activate platelet turnover.
- A potential link exists between hyperuricemia and aspirin resistance in CAD patients.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the association between serum uric acid (SUA) levels and aspirin resistance in patients with coronary artery disease (CAD).
- To determine if high SUA levels are an independent predictor of aspirin resistance.
Main Methods:
- Analysis of 245 consecutive patients with stable angina pectoris (SAP) and significant coronary artery occlusion.
- Classification of patients into aspirin-resistant (Group 1) and aspirin-sensitive (Group 2) groups.
- Multivariate analysis and receiver-operating characteristic (ROC) analysis to identify predictors and cutoff values for SUA.
Main Results:
- Patients with aspirin resistance showed significantly higher white blood cell counts, neutrophil counts, neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratios, SUA levels, high-sensitivity C-reactive protein, and fasting blood glucose.
- Elevated SUA levels were identified as an independent predictor of aspirin resistance.
- ROC analysis indicated a SUA cutoff value of 6.45 mg/dL for predicting aspirin resistance with 79% sensitivity and 65% specificity.
Conclusions:
- Hyperuricemia may contribute to aspirin resistance in patients with CAD.
- High SUA levels can serve as an indicator for aspirin resistance in this population.
- Monitoring SUA levels could inform adjustments in aspirin dosage to mitigate risks of heart attack and stroke.
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