Advances in understanding the association between hyperuricemia and cardiovascular diseases

doi:10.16138/j.1673-6087.2025.04.14

Abstract

Abstract:

Hyperuricemia is a disease caused by abnormal purine metabolism. The prevalence of hyperuricemia is increasing annually in China. Elevated uric acid levels not only lead to gout attacks but are also associated with the occurrence and development of cardiovascular diseases. Research indicates that hyperuricemia can facilitate the onset and progression of cardiovascular diseases through promoting inflammation, causing endothelial dysfunction, and over activating the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system. This review discusses the association between hyperuricemia and various cardiovascular diseases, including coronary atherosclerosis, atrial fibrillation, hypertension, and heart failure.

Key words: Hyperuricemia, Cardiovascular disease, Coronary atherosclerotic heart disease, Atrial fibrillation, Heart failure, Hypertension

CLC Number:

R589.3

JIN Zhengyi, LIU Qilong, HU Jiaqi, XU Xia, GAO Jie. Advances in understanding the association between hyperuricemia and cardiovascular diseases[J]. Journal of Internal Medicine Concepts & Practice, 2025, 20(04): 334-339.

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