Definition of hyperuricemia and gouty conditions
T Bardin, P Richette - Current opinion in rheumatology, 2014 - journals.lww.com
T Bardin, P Richette
Current opinion in rheumatology, 2014•journals.lww.comAsymptomatic MSU crystals deposits can now be identified and precede the onset of gout
flares. Defining hyperuricemia as greater than 6 mg/dl would have the advantage to give the
same value for normal and ULD-targeted uricemia, which would facilitate patients'
adherence to this target.
flares. Defining hyperuricemia as greater than 6 mg/dl would have the advantage to give the
same value for normal and ULD-targeted uricemia, which would facilitate patients'
adherence to this target.
Summary
Asymptomatic MSU crystals deposits can now be identified and precede the onset of gout flares. Defining hyperuricemia as greater than 6 mg/dl would have the advantage to give the same value for normal and ULD-targeted uricemia, which would facilitate patients’ adherence to this target.
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