Uric Acid as a Risk Factor for Cardiovascular Diseases
Open Access
- 8 September 2022
- journal article
- Published by Silicea - Poligraf in Rational Pharmacotherapy in Cardiology
- Vol. 18 (4), 473-479
- https://doi.org/10.20996/1819-6446-2022-08-15
Abstract
Recently, hyperuricemia and its association with cardiovascular disease have been receiving more and more attention. The article talks about the role of uric acid in the body, the reasons for its increase and the impact of elevated uric acid levels on the cardiovascular system. The mechanisms of influence of hyperuricemia on the development and progression of cardiovascular diseases are presented. Medicinal and non-drug ways to reduce the level of uric acid in the blood are considered. From non-drug methods, attention is focused on the hypopurine diet, adequate drinking regimen and normalization of body weight. Separately, the effect on the level of uric acid of various drugs used in clinical practice is considered. In the light of current clinical guidelines, the issue of the need to prescribe drug therapy for asymptomatic hyperuricemia is discussed.Keywords
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