Relationship between serum uric acid and cerebral white matter lesions in the elderly
Journal
Nutrition, metabolism, and cardiovascular diseases : NMCD
Journal Volume
22
Journal Issue
2
Date Issued
2012-02
Author(s)
Abstract
Recent evidence suggests that hyperuricemia might increase the risk of cardiovascular disease. Cardiovascular risk factors are well recognized to be associated with cerebral white matter lesion (WML). We hypothesized that hyperuricemia is related to higher grade of WML in both men and women.
Subjects
Aging | Brain ischemia | Epidemiology | Leukoaraiosis | Uric acid
Type
journal article