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Exploring Gout: Pathophysiology, Heart Risks, and Treatment Approaches

Exploring Gout: Pathophysiology, Heart Risks, and Treatment Approaches

Nainwal, Lalit Mohan
Arora, Poonam
Anwar, Siraj

Paperback

General Law

ISBN10: 6208446422
ISBN13: 9786208446420
Publisher: LAP Lambert Academic Publishing
Published: May 23 2025
Pages: 116
Weight: 0.36
Height: 0.28 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Exploring Gout: Pathophysiology, Heart Risks, and Treatment Approaches provides a comprehensive overview of gout, a common inflammatory arthritis caused by monosodium urate crystal deposition due to hyperuricemia. The book delves into the complex pathophysiology of gout, highlighting genetic and metabolic factors that drive uric acid accumulation and crystal formation, leading to joint inflammation, chronic arthritis, and tophus development. It examines the strong association between elevated uric acid levels and increased cardiovascular risks, including hypertension, heart failure, and atherosclerosis, emphasizing the role of uric acid in oxidative stress and endothelial dysfunction. The text also explores the impact of gout on heart health, reviewing recent studies that link gout with higher rates of cardiovascular events and mortality. Finally, the book discusses current and emerging treatment strategies, from traditional therapies like allopurinol and colchicine to lifestyle modifications, aiming to manage both joint symptoms and associated heart risks for improved patient outcomes.

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