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Uric Acid and Cardiovascular Risk

Year: 2008

Type: review

Abstract: This review summarizes relevant studies concerning uric acid and possible links to hypertension, renal disease, and cardiovascular disease. Whether uric acid is an independent risk factor for such diseases is still a point of debate. Current evidence is presented.

Source: New England Journal of Medicine

DOI: 10.1056/nejmra0800885

Authors: Daniel I. Feig, Duk-Hee Kang, Richard J. Johnson

Institutions: Baylor College of Medicine, Ewha Womans University

Language: English

Topic: Gout, Hyperuricemia, Uric Acid

Subfield: Nephrology

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: green

Funders: National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases