Risk Factors of Cardiovascular Pathology in Patients with Gout

Objective To determine the frequency and assess the risk of cardiovascular disease in patients suffering from gout. Background Gout is a sign of disturbed metabolism, which is associated with cardiovascular diseases (CVD). Soaring mortality is associated with a lot of risk factors and comorbid conditions, which have to be dealt with the help of scientists and practitioners. Methods The following retrospective study included 218 patients suffering from gout according to the criteria of S.L. Wallace. The risk of major coronary events was calculated via the SCORE scale. Results Arterial hypertension and BMI > 25 kg / m2 (90.8%) have prevailed among the respondents. Increased level of total cholesterol (TC) was detected in 63.8% cases, decreased level of high-density lipoproteins - in 71.6%, and hypertriglyceridemia - in 60.5% relevantly. 175 patients (80.3%) had high cardiovascular risk (estimated more than 5%). 43 (19.7%) of them had a low and medium risk of developing fatal CVD (1-4%). The high share of patients suffering from gout was endangered with cardiovascular pathology. Conclusion The most frequently matched risk factors among patients suffering from gout are an increase in BMI> 25 kg/m2 (90.8%) and dyslipidemia.