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Serum uric acid and target organ damage in essential hypertension

BACKGROUND: Hypertension is a major risk factor for cardiovascular mortality, as it acts through its effects on target organs, such as the heart and kidneys. Hyperuricemia increases cardiovascular risk in patients with hypertension. OBJECTIVE: To assess the relationship between serum uric acid and t...

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Autores principales: Ofori, Sandra N, Odia, Osaretin J
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: Dove Medical Press 2014
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Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4014451/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/24833906
http://dx.doi.org/10.2147/VHRM.S61363