Exploring Gout: Pathophysiology, Heart Risks, and Treatment Approaches: Pathophysiology, Molecular Targets and Traditional Treatment of Gout and its Associated Cardiovascular Complications

Nainwal, Lalit Mohan; Arora, Poonam; Anwar, Siraj

ISBN 10: 6208446422 / ISBN 13: 9786208446420

Published by LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing, 2025

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• Title: Exploring Gout: Pathophysiology, Heart Risks, and Treatment Approaches: Pathophysiology, Molecular Targets and Traditional Treatment of Gout and its Associated Cardiovascular Complications
• Publisher: LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing
• Publication Date: 2025
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 6208446422
• ISBN 13: 9786208446420
• Binding: Soft cover
• Condition: New

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"Exploring Gout: Pathophysiology, Heart Risks, and Treatment Approaches" provides a comprehensive overview of gout, a common inflammatory arthritis caused by monosodium urate crystal deposition due to hyperuricemia. The book delves into the complex pathophysiology of gout, highlighting genetic and metabolic factors that drive uric acid accumulation and crystal formation, leading to joint inflammation, chronic arthritis, and tophus development. It examines the strong association between elevated uric acid levels and increased cardiovascular risks, including hypertension, heart failure, and atherosclerosis, emphasizing the role of uric acid in oxidative stress and endothelial dysfunction. The text also explores the impact of gout on heart health, reviewing recent studies that link gout with higher rates of cardiovascular events and mortality. Finally, the book discusses current and emerging treatment strategies, from traditional therapies like allopurinol and colchicine to lifestyle modifications, aiming to manage both joint symptoms and associated heart risks for improved patient outcomes.