Ab0635 evaluation of the Intima-Media Thickness Index by Carotid Doppler in Patients With Monosodium Urate Deposition Arthritis of the Hospital Docente Padre Billini, Dominican Republic
Abstract:Background:Hyperuricemia and gout are risk factors for atherosclerosis subclinical and cardiovascular complications. (1) However, it is still debated whether uric acid is an independent predictor of cardiovascular risk. (2) Vascular Doppler and in particular the measurement of the intima-media thickness and the detection of plaques are useful in the evaluation of cerebrovascular disease and cardiovascular risk. (3) An intima-media thickness greater than 0.9 mm and / or the presence of atheromatous plaques in t… Show more
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