Serum uric acid and carotid artery intima media thickness in patients with masked hypertension
ACTA CARDIOLOGICA, vol.69, no.4, pp.417-423, 2014 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus)
- Publication Type: Article / Article
- Volume: 69 Issue: 4
- Publication Date: 2014
- Doi Number: 10.1080/ac.69.4.3036658
- Journal Name: ACTA CARDIOLOGICA
- Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
- Page Numbers: pp.417-423
- Istanbul University Affiliated: Yes
Abstract
Background Serum uric acid is related to hypertension and cardiovascular diseases. Masked hypertension is associated with an increase in cardiovascular risk. The aim of our study was to evaluate the serum uric acid level and its relationship with carotid intima-media thickness (IMT) in patients with masked hypertension.