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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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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BMJ Publishing Group
2022-11-01
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| Series: | RMD Open |
| Online Access: | https://rmdopen.bmj.com/content/8/2/e002348.full |