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[Gout and atherosclerosis]
Z Tsutsumi1, T Yamamoto, S Takahashi
1Third Department of Internal Medicine, Hyogo College of Medicine.
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Hyperuricemia and gout are linked to atherosclerotic diseases like heart disease. Research explores if high uric acid is an independent risk factor, considering other common conditions such as hyperlipidemia and hypertension.
Area of Science:
- Cardiovascular Medicine
- Metabolic Disorders
Abstract:
Recently atherosclerotic diseases, such as coronary heart disease and cerebrovascular disease have been considered as an important complication of hyperuricemia and gout. However, it is still controversial whether or not hyperuricemia is an independent risk factor of atherosclerotic diseases. On the other hand, several risk factors for coronary heart disease, for example hyperlipidemia and hypertension, are frequently observed in the patients with gout. Atherosclerosis in relation to hyperuricemia was discussed in view of definite and probable risk factors.