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Systemic effects of gout flares beyond the joints.

Article C Peer reviewed Observational

Key takeaways

Gout flares cause-inflammation that increases risk of heart attack and stroke. This link was seen in patients with gout and kidney disease, but a cause not proven.

Who did this work

Cipolletta E · Mamas MA · Abhishek A

Source

Article · PubMed, CKD progression and prevention · 2026 Aug 19
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/42615565/