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2008/12/28
【United Evening News / Lin Jinxiu】
A study tracking over 30,000 elderly individuals in southern Taiwan has revealed that those with higher uric acid levels are more likely to die from cardiovascular diseases. These individuals must strictly control their diet, avoiding high-purine foods such as animal organs and legumes to prevent early onset and death.
Dr. Huang Shangzhi, director of the Hemodialysis Room at Kaohsiung Medical University Hospital, who led the study, stated that for a long time, hyperuricemia was almost synonymous with gout. Later, it was gradually discovered that hyperuricemia is also closely related to kidney disease and joint disorders. Now, a dangerous link between hyperuricemia and cardiovascular diseases has been identified.
The study collected data from elderly health check-ups in Kaohsiung City in 2000, dividing 32,316 individuals aged over 65 into three groups based on uric acid levels: less than 7mg/dL, 7-9mg/dL, and greater than 9mg/dL. The participants were followed for seven years, and the generational study results were recently concluded.
The study found that 37.3% of the elderly already met the criteria for chronic kidney disease, with varying degrees of kidney function issues. More importantly, those with higher uric acid levels faced a greater risk of dying from cardiovascular diseases. Dr. Huang emphasized that in the past, people associated high uric acid levels only with gout. Now, they must also be aware of the threat of cardiovascular diseases, or their lives could be at risk.
Hyperuricemia is defined as uric acid levels exceeding 7mg/dL. Dr. Huang recommends that individuals with elevated uric acid levels and hyperuricemia strictly control their diet, minimizing the intake of high-purine foods such as animal organs, legumes, meat, and meat broths. If necessary, medication can be used to lower uric acid levels.
Dr. Huang also noted that, in addition to genetic predisposition, individuals with chronic conditions such as diabetes and hypertension often have higher uric acid levels. Therefore, it is crucial to carefully manage blood sugar and blood pressure levels.
【2008/12/28 United Evening News】
Source: http://mag. udn. com/ mag/ life/ storypage. jsp? f_ART_ID=169017
High Uric Acid Linked to Cardiovascular Disease
【United Evening News / Lin Jinxiu】
A study tracking over 30,000 elderly individuals in southern Taiwan has revealed that those with higher uric acid levels are more likely to die from cardiovascular diseases. These individuals must strictly control their diet, avoiding high-purine foods such as animal organs and legumes to prevent early onset and death.
Dr. Huang Shangzhi, director of the Hemodialysis Room at Kaohsiung Medical University Hospital, who led the study, stated that for a long time, hyperuricemia was almost synonymous with gout. Later, it was gradually discovered that hyperuricemia is also closely related to kidney disease and joint disorders. Now, a dangerous link between hyperuricemia and cardiovascular diseases has been identified.
The study collected data from elderly health check-ups in Kaohsiung City in 2000, dividing 32,316 individuals aged over 65 into three groups based on uric acid levels: less than 7mg/dL, 7-9mg/dL, and greater than 9mg/dL. The participants were followed for seven years, and the generational study results were recently concluded.
The study found that 37.3% of the elderly already met the criteria for chronic kidney disease, with varying degrees of kidney function issues. More importantly, those with higher uric acid levels faced a greater risk of dying from cardiovascular diseases. Dr. Huang emphasized that in the past, people associated high uric acid levels only with gout. Now, they must also be aware of the threat of cardiovascular diseases, or their lives could be at risk.
Hyperuricemia is defined as uric acid levels exceeding 7mg/dL. Dr. Huang recommends that individuals with elevated uric acid levels and hyperuricemia strictly control their diet, minimizing the intake of high-purine foods such as animal organs, legumes, meat, and meat broths. If necessary, medication can be used to lower uric acid levels.
Dr. Huang also noted that, in addition to genetic predisposition, individuals with chronic conditions such as diabetes and hypertension often have higher uric acid levels. Therefore, it is crucial to carefully manage blood sugar and blood pressure levels.
【2008/12/28 United Evening News】
Source: http://mag. udn. com/ mag/ life/ storypage. jsp? f_ART_ID=169017