Abstract
We investigated the effectiveness of uric acid (UA) level as a prognostic indicator in chronic heart failure. We found that high serum levels of UA are a strong independent marker of impaired prognosis in patients with moderate to severe heart failure, and that a stepwise, graded relationship exists between the serum UA level and survival in chronic heart failure. Assessment of the UA level provides prognostic information that is independent of well-established parameters, such as clinical status and exercise capacity.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 25-30 |
| Number of pages | 6 |
| Journal | Cardiology Review |
| Volume | 21 |
| Issue number | 4 |
| Publication status | Published - Apr 2004 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Cardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine