Gout is an independent risk factor for cardiovascular disease. However, classical risk calculators do not take into account these hazards, and parameters to identify patients at risk are lacking. Monosodium urate measured by dual energy computed tomography is a well-established technology for the detection and quantification of monosodium urate deposits in peripheral joints and tendons. Recent findings also suggest its applicability to identify vascular urate deposits. Dual energy computed tomography is a promising tool for detection of cardiovascular monosodium urate deposits in gout patients, to better delineate individuals at increased risk for cardiovascular disease.
Keyphrases
- dual energy
- computed tomography
- cardiovascular disease
- positron emission tomography
- image quality
- end stage renal disease
- magnetic resonance imaging
- contrast enhanced
- chronic kidney disease
- newly diagnosed
- prognostic factors
- type diabetes
- peritoneal dialysis
- uric acid
- gene expression
- cardiovascular risk factors
- metabolic syndrome
- real time pcr