Abstract
Gout Is the commonest cause of inflammatory arthritis among young men. A case of acute gout In a 39-year-old man is described. As part of his assessment, his cardiovascular risk factors were evaluated. He was found to have elevated body mass index, central obesity, hypertension, a family history of cardiovascular disease, and hypercholesterolemia. This case highlights the association between gout, hyperuricaemia and elevated cardiovascular risk. In young male patients, acute presentation with gout in primary care may provide the first opportunity for assessment of cardiovascular risk factors and primary prevention of ischaemlc heart disease.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 913-915 |
| Number of pages | 3 |
| Journal | British Journal of General Practice |
| Volume | 60 |
| Issue number | 581 |
| DOIs | |
| Publication status | Published - Dec 2010 |
| Externally published | Yes |
UN SDGs
This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
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SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being
Keywords
- Cardiovascular
- General practice
- Gout
- Hyperuricaemia
- Risk factors
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