Serum Uric Acid and Subsequent Cognitive Performance in Patients with Pre-Existing Cardiovascular Disease

Serum Uric Acid and Subsequent Cognitive Performance in Patients with Pre-Existing Cardiovascular Disease

High serum uric acid (UA) levels are associated with numerous vascular risk factors, and vascular disease, that predispose patients to cognitive impairment, yet UA is also a major natural antioxidant and higher levels have been linked to slower progression of several neurodegenerative disease. In-order to test the association between UA and subsequent cognitive performance among patients that c...

Serum uric acid and cardiovascular disease.

Serum Uric Acid is Associated with Cardiovascular Events in Patients with Coronary Artery Disease

Background and Objectives:Whether uric acid is a predictor of cardiovascular events remains controversial. We sought to evaluate the effects of the serum uric acid levels on major adverse cardiovascular events (MACEs) in the patients with coronary artery disease (CAD). Subjects and Methods:The study population consisted of 660 consecutive patients with CAD, and they were followed up for a mean ...

Association of Serum Uric Acid with Cardiovascular Disease in Taiwanese Patients with Primary Hypertension.

BACKGROUND Hyperuricemia is closely linked to hypertension and may be a marker of susceptibility or an intermediate step in the development of metabolic syndrome. However, recently, there have been conflicting conclusions regarding the independent role of uric acid as a risk factor of cardiovascular disease (CVD). The specific role of serum uric acid (SUA) in relation to CVD remains controversi...

Pre-travel Health Advice for Patients With Cardiovascular Disease

Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the leading cause of death among international travellers. Practitioner knowledge of the effects of CVD on international travel is imperative in order to promote a healthy travel experience. This review aimed to explore the available literature on this topic. The PubMed database was accessed to source relevant literature using combinations of relevant keywords as...