Gout in the foot and heart artery health
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Genetic & congenital, Heart & circulation, Hormones & metabolism clinical trials.
This study looks at how uric acid crystals (which cause gout) in the foot might be linked to plaque buildup in the heart's arteries. By understanding this link, doctors hope to better predict and prevent heart problems in people with gout.
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Who can take part
- You must be 18 years or older.
- You must have been diagnosed with gout in your foot (called podagra).
- You must have at least one risk factor for heart disease, like high blood pressure, high cholesterol, diabetes, or smoking.
- You must be able to have a CT scan of your heart.
- You must not be pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or breastfeeding (and if you could have children, you must use birth control).
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