Heart Disease

Gout is often associated with cardiac problems including high blood pressure, coronary artery disease and congestive heart failure. Hyperuricemia has been associated with a higher risk of death from these conditions.

Research is underway to determine if an elevated uric acid level plays a direct role in the development of cardiovascular disease, hypertension, kidney disease and obesity.

Read The Journal of the American Medical Association's article on Serum Uric Acid and Cardiovascular Mortality.