Prevalence of Hyperuricemia and Associated Cardiovascular Risk Factors in Elite Athletes Practicing Different Sporting Disciplines: A Cross-Sectional Study

Prevalence of Hyperuricemia and Associated Cardiovascular Risk Factors in Elite Athletes Practicing Different Sporting Disciplines: A Cross-Sectional Study

Uricemia has been identified as an independent risk factor for cardiovascular disease. In the general population, hyperuricemia is associated with hypertension, endothelial dysfunction, and other cardiovascular risk (CVR) factors. Our aim was to explore the prevalence of hyperuricemia among Olympic...

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Main Authors: Giuseppe Di Gioia, Simone Pasquale Crispino, Viviana Maestrini, Sara Monosilio, Maria Rosaria Squeo, Erika Lemme, Andrea Segreti, Andrea Serdoz, Roberto Fiore, Domenico Zampaglione, Antonio Pelliccia
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2024-01-01
Series:Journal of Clinical Medicine
Subjects:
athletes
hyperuricemia
metabolism
prevention
sport cardiology
cardiovascular risk
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/13/2/560

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