Serum Uric Acid and Risk for Cardiovascular Disease and Death: The Framingham Heart Study

19991,297 citationsJournal Article

Authors

Bruce F. Culleton · Boston University

Martin G. Larson · Boston University

William B. Kannel · Boston University

Daniel Levy · Boston University

Abstract

These findings indicate that uric acid does not have a causal role in the development of coronary heart disease, death from cardiovascular disease, or death from all causes. Any apparent association with these outcomes is probably due to the association of uric acid level with other risk factors.

Topics & Keywords

Gout, Hyperuricemia, Uric Acid Liver Disease Diagnosis and Treatment Alcohol Consumption and Health Effects

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Annals of Internal Medicine

Volume 131, Issue 1, pp. 7-13

DOI: 10.7326/0003-4819-131-1-199907060-00003

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