Urolithiasis, Independent of Uric Acid, Increased Risk of Coronary Artery and Carotid Atherosclerosis: A Meta-Analysis of Observational Studies.
Wei LuoYao ZhouChenlin GaoPi-Jun YanLing XuPublished in: BioMed research international (2020)
Urolithiasis is associated with an increased risk for atherosclerosis, especially in coronary artery and carotid atherosclerosis. Urolithiasis may be another potential risk factor of atherosclerosis, which is independent of serum uric acid levels.