Gout and subsequent increased risk of cardiovascular mortality in non-diabetics aged 50 and above: a population-based cohort study in Taiwan

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Limited data are available on the risk ratios for fatal cardiovascular disease (CVD) outcome from gout and chronic kidney disease (CKD) in non-diabetic individuals.</p> <p>Methods</p> <p>Nationwide population-...

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Main Authors: Kok Victor C, Horng Jorng-Tzong, Lin Hsin-Li, Chen Yu-Ching, Chen Yan-Jun, Cheng Kuang Fu
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2012-11-01
Series:BMC Cardiovascular Disorders
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2261/12/108