Uric Acid is an Important Predictor for Hypertensive Early Atherosclerosis

Mutluay R., DEĞER S. M., Bahadir E., Durmaz A. O., Citil R., Sindel S.

ADVANCES IN THERAPY, vol.29, no.3, pp.276-286, 2012 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 29 Issue: 3
  • Publication Date: 2012
  • Doi Number: 10.1007/s12325-012-0006-z
  • Journal Name: ADVANCES IN THERAPY
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.276-286
  • Keywords: Age, Atherosclerosis, Blood pressure, Carotid intima media thickness, Hypertension, Uric acid, INTIMA-MEDIA THICKNESS, BLOOD-PRESSURE, CARDIOVASCULAR-DISEASE, INCIDENT HYPERTENSION, RISK, HYPERURICEMIA, ASSOCIATION, HEART, CREATININE, PREVENTION
  • Dokuz Eylül University Affiliated: No

Abstract

Introduction: The association between hyperuricemia and cardiovascular disease in hypertensive subjects is controversial. Attempts to elucidate the possible association between hyperuricemia and early atherosclerosis in hypertensive patients may provide alternative prevention or therapy targets for future cardiovascular events.