Gout and heart disease

Although it is still spring on the calendar, Vietnam is already shrouded in a scorching summer heat. In this environment, many people may find themselves reaching for a cold beer after work—perhaps because of the high intake of alcohol containing a lot of purine. Consuming large amounts of alcoholic beverages containing a lot of purine can raise uric acid levels, leading to gout. Although Vietnamese food is generally considered healthy,Some meat dishes with a high amount of purine and seasonings with strong saltiness can also be harmful to the kidneys, and these are a precursor to an increase in uric acid levels.If the uric acid level exceeds 7 mg/dl, uric acid becomes more likely to crystallize and begins to accumulate in areas of the body where blood tends to pool (such as the base of the toes). When uric acid crystals are increased or broken down by alcohol consumption or intense exercise, immune cells gather there and trigger an inflammatory response.Severe painThis will result in

In Japan, the Basic Law on Cardiovascular Care was enacted in 2018, and more emphasis has been placed on the early detection and early treatment of risk diseases associated with heart disease (hypertension, hyperlipidemia, diabetes, and hyperuricemia). Numerous clinical trials have been conducted domestically and internationally for hypertension, hyperlipidemia, and diabetes, and in the past 10 years, new drugs capable of preventing heart disease have been developed one after another. On the other hand, there are no studies showing that patients with hyperuricemia can prevent future heart disease by undergoing uric acid reduction therapy, and discussions continue on how to treat hyperuricemia. Currently, the certain facts are that ① high blood pressure, ② high cholesterol, and ③ high uric acid levels can be prevented by taking uric acid reduction therapy.Among patients with gouty arthritis, those who experience gout attacks are more likely to develop heart disease.That is, ②In patients who have experienced gout attacks, uric acid reduction therapy is effective in preventing heart disease.That is the two points.

Until now, gout was considered an arthritis disease; however, advances in CT scanning technology have revealed that uric acid crystals accumulate in the areas of the heart where arteriosclerosis occurs. Specifically,People who have suffered from serious heart diseases such as myocardial infarction accumulate more uric acid crystals in their blood vessels.There is increasing attention being paid to the direct relationship between gout and heart disease.

Treatments to lower uric acid levels are also important in terms of preventing gout and maintaining kidney function. Knowing your uric acid levels through a health checkup can serve as a starting point for preventing gout and kidney disease, and for people who have already experienced gout, it can also be a first step towards preventing future heart disease. By gradually adjusting your daily diet, drinking habits, and exercise habits, you can:Health management that can be maintained effortlessly and in accordance with your own needs“Let's get it all in order.