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
- image quality
- positron emission tomography
- end stage renal disease
- magnetic resonance imaging
- contrast enhanced
- newly diagnosed
- ejection fraction
- chronic kidney disease
- prognostic factors
- peritoneal dialysis
- uric acid
- coronary artery disease
- patient reported outcomes
- label free