Hyperuricemia, A Common Metabolic Condition with an Increased Cardiovascular Risk

Authors

  • Ioannis P Capos Training Manager at Vian SA. Consultant in Palliative Care, Faculty of Medicine, University of Athens, Greece. Author

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.47363/JJCMR/2021(1)116

Keywords:

Asymptomatic hyperuricaemia, Acute gout

Abstract

Gout is a common metabolic disease characterized by the deposition of urinary monosodium crystals in the joints and extraarticular tissues. Uric acid is the end product of the metabolism of purine compounds. Purines are specific amino acids found in a variety of foods, especially foods of animal origin.

Author Biography

  • Ioannis P Capos, Training Manager at Vian SA. Consultant in Palliative Care, Faculty of Medicine, University of Athens, Greece.

    Ioannis P Capos, Training Manager at Vian SA. Consultant in Palliative Care, Faculty of Medicine, University of Athens, Greece.

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Published

2021-08-10

Issue

Vol. 1 No. 4 (2021): Volume 1 Issue 4

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