Gout increases risk of vascular disease and events

Recognizing gout’s contribution to cardiac risk, and managing both the disease and the associated risk factors, will be a key task for primary care doctors, rheumatologists, and cardiologists going forward, Dr. Singh concluded.

The United Kingdom’s National School for Primary Research funded the study. The authors reported no relevant disclosures. Dr. Singh reported receiving research and travel grants from Takeda and Savient, and consultant fees from Takeda, Savient, Regeneron, and Allergan.