Hyperuricemia Linked to Hypertension and Increased Left Ventricular Wall Thickness in Young Adults: Study
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China: A recent study has revealed a concerning correlation between hyperuricemia (HU) and thickening of the left ventricular wall in young adults with hypertension (HTN). The research, published in BMC Cardiovascular Disorders, sheds light on how elevated uric acid levels might exacerbate cardiac structural changes in this demographic, raising potential implications for early intervention strategies.
The study found an independent association between hyperuricemia and hypertension in young adults. Hyperuricemia was found to be independently associated with increased thickness of the left ventricular wall, including the interventricular septum and the left ventricular posterior wall, in young adults with hypertension.
Hyperuricemia is commonly associated with conditions such as gout and metabolic syndrome and has previously been linked to cardiovascular diseases. Gaojun Wu, Department of Cardiology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Nan Bai Xiang Street, Ouhai District, Wenzhou, Zhejiang, China, and colleagues aimed to investigate the association between the HU and HTN in Chinese young adults. Additionally, they identified a correlation between the presence of a thickened left ventricular wall and hyperuricemia (HU) in patients with hypertension.
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