Regional variations of cardiovascular risk in gout patients: a nationwide cohort study in Korea.

Hyun-Jung Kim Byeong-Zu Ghang Jinseok Kim Hyeong Sik Ahn

Published in: Journal of rheumatic diseases (2023)

We found there were regional differences in cardiovascular risk and associated risk factors in gout patients. Physicians should screen gout patients for cardiovascular risk profiles in order to facilitate prompt diagnosis and treatment.

Keyphrases

end stage renal disease
ejection fraction
newly diagnosed
chronic kidney disease
peritoneal dialysis
primary care
uric acid
metabolic syndrome
patient reported outcomes
patient reported