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Patients are often unaware of their increased CV risk related to RA. One study found 95% of patients with RA stratified as having a high risk of CVD underestimated their risk.17 Data show patients with RA are less likely to report angina symptoms, which increases their chances of an unrecognized MI or sudden cardiac death and decreases their likelihood of getting a needed coronary artery bypass graft.18 Some studies have shown interventions to educate RA patients about their risk of CVD have the potential to increase screening for CV risk by PCPs and treatment.19,20 Results from other studies have been less positive. One trial found although educational interventions improved patients’ understanding of their CV risk and prompted intentions to make lifestyle changes, patients did not carry through with their stated intentions.21 Nevertheless, patients should be made aware of all important aspects of their disease.

Gout Flare Variation Hinders Reporting in Clinical Trials

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September 12, 2019

The study describes the variations of gout flares and assesses the different methods of gout flare reporting in clinical trials.

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Febuxostat Safer Than Allopurinol for Asymptomatic Hyperuricemia

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Hannah Dellabella

August 23, 2019

The researchers assessed the effects of febuxostat and allopurinol on mortality and adverse reactions in patients with hyperuricemia and gout.

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Gout Increases Risk of Advanced Chronic Kidney Disease

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Jody A. Charnow

August 28, 2019

In a large study of patients in the United Kingdom, patients with gout had a 29% increased risk of advanced CKD and 210% increased risk of end-stage renal disease compared with patients who did not have gout.

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High Uric Acid Increases Death Risk in Peritoneal Dialysis

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Jody A. Charnow

August 9, 2019

In patients on peritoneal dialysis, serum uric acid levels in the highest quintile are associated with a nearly 1.5-fold increased risk of all-cause mortality compared with levels in the third quintile, a study found.

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Gout Risk Factors Typically Similar for Men and Women

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Hannah Dellabella

July 31, 2019

This systematic review identified several risk factors for the development of gout, with the degree of risk between the sexes predominantly being consistent.

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Crystal Deposition in Patients Meeting Provisional Gout Remission Criteria

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Rheumatology Advisor Contributing Writer

July 18, 2019

Crystal deposition may still be present in patients with gout who fulfill the provisional gout remission criteria.

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Increased Risk for Noncardiovascular Deaths in Patients With Gout

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Emily Pond

July 9, 2019

Although prior research indicates that gout increases risk for death because of cardiovascular complications, these data highlight elevated mortality from noncardiovascular causes.

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Gout May Predict Readmission Risk, Days in Hospital for Patients With Acute Coronary Syndrome

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Emily Pond

July 9, 2019

Gout was associated with increased risk for readmission for either a cardiovascular event or heart failure, and was associated with longer hospital stays in patients with acute coronary syndrome.

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Clinical Utility of Dual-Energy CT Scans for Diagnosing Gout

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Emily Pond

June 28, 2019

Dual-energy computed tomography showed good diagnostic accuracy in established gout but had low diagnostic sensitivity in patients with recent-onset gout.

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No Difference in CV Risk in Gout Treated With Allopurinol vs Febuxostat

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Rheumatology Advisor Contributing Writer

June 27, 2019

Findings showed no difference in the risk of non-fatal cardiovascular outcomes and all-cause mortality between allopurinol and febuxostat treatment in patients with gout.