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The role of uric acid in the pathogenesis of human cardiovascular disease
Hyperuricaemia is common in subjects with cardiovascular disease, but is not commonly considered a true risk factor. Recent studies suggest that uric acid is biologically active and can stimulate oxidative stress, endothelial dysfunction, inflammation and vasoconstriction. Epidemiological studies have found that uric acid can independently predict the development of hypertension, as well as stroke and heart failure. Experimentally raising uric acid in animals increases blood pressure, and pilot studies suggest that lowering uric acid in humans can reduce blood pressure in hypertensive individuals. Uric acid may also have e...
Source: Heart - May 1, 2013 Category: Cardiology Authors: Kanbay, M., Segal, M., Afsar, B., Kang, D.-H., Rodriguez-Iturbe, B., Johnson, R. J. Tags: Reviews Source Type: research
Methods of accelerated atherosclerosis in diabetic patients
This article will focus on the effect of diabetes on the initiation and progression of arterial occlusive disease, preceded by a short outline of the enormous impact of this issue from a societal-economic perspective. Diabetes, a major healthcare issue The prevalence and associated costs of diabetes are expected to increase significantly. There are currently over 240...
Source: Heart - April 18, 2013 Category: Cardiology Authors: Pasterkamp, G. Tags: Diabetic heart disease, Health policy, Education in Heart, Drugs: cardiovascular system, Hypertension, Acute coronary syndromes, Stable coronary heart disease, Epidemiology, Diabetes, Metabolic disorders Source Type: research
