Urate crystal deposition is associated with inflammatory markers and carotid artery pathology in patients with intercritical gout: results from the NOR-Gout study

Urate crystal deposition is associated with inflammatory markers and carotid artery pathology in patients with intercritical gout: results from the NOR-Gout study

Background Gout is of unknown reason associated with cardiovascular disease. Ultrasound is sensitive for detecting crystal deposition and plasma calprotectin is a sensitive inflammatory marker. This study explores the associations between crystal deposition, inflammation and carotid artery pathology...

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Main Authors: Silvia Rollefstad, Tore K Kvien, Anne Grete Semb, Hilde Berner Hammer, L Terslev, Lars Fridtjof Karoliussen, Gro Jensen
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMJ Publishing Group 2022-11-01
Series:RMD Open
Online Access:https://rmdopen.bmj.com/content/8/2/e002348.full

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https://rmdopen.bmj.com/content/8/2/e002348.full

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