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  • Cardiology
  • Metabolic Syndrome
  • Public Health

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  • Hyperlipidemia is a primary risk factor for cardiovascular diseases (CVD).
  • Hyperuricemia is increasingly recognized for its association with adverse cardiometabolic outcomes, including dyslipidemia.
  • The combined impact of hyperuricemia and hyperlipidemia on cardiovascular risk necessitates further investigation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the association between hyperuricemia and hyperlipidemia.
  • To identify hyperuricemia as an independent predictor of hyperlipidemia.

Main Methods:

  • Analysis of data from 119,037 participants in the Taiwan Biobank.
  • Comparison of baseline characteristics and metabolic profiles between participants with and without hyperuricemia.
  • Application of univariate and multivariate logistic regression analyses to assess associations.

Main Results:

  • Participants with hyperuricemia exhibited a more adverse cardiometabolic profile, including higher BMI, smoking, alcohol consumption, hypertension, and diabetes.
  • Hyperuricemia was significantly associated with hyperlipidemia in univariate analysis (OR: 1.706).
  • Hyperuricemia remained an independent predictor of hyperlipidemia in multivariate analysis (OR: 1.102).

Conclusions:

  • Hyperuricemia is independently associated with hyperlipidemia.
  • Serum uric acid management is important for mitigating cardiovascular disease risk.
  • Findings emphasize comprehensive risk factor management for cardiovascular health.