Posted AT 9:12 AM EDT on 25/06/08
Gout may boost heart attack risk
It is well known that high cholesterol, elevated blood pressure and smoking increase the risk for heart disease. Now, researchers from the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine say that having gout can further boost the chances of having a heart attack.
Gout is a form of arthritis marked by sudden attacks of painful, inflamed joints, usually the big toe, but feet, ankles, knees, hands and wrists can also be affected.
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