title: The role of uric acid in the development of cardiovascular disease.
abstract: The main purpose of the present supplement, which is based on a symposium held in Bologna, 6-8 November 2014, is twofold: first of all, to reinforce the role of uric acid in the pathogenesis of gout and gout-related non-rheumatic diseases including renal involvement; second, to provide an updated review of the evidence supporting the relevant role of elevated uric acid as a risk factor for cardiovascular diseases.
authors.affiliation: a University of Bologna , Bologna , Italy.
authors.forename: Claudio
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Borghi
mesh_terms: D002318:Cardiovascular Diseases / Q000209:etiology*; D006073:Gout / Q000150:complications; D006801:Humans; D033461:Hyperuricemia / Q000150:complications*; D012307:Risk Factors; D014527:Uric Acid / Q000378:metabolism*
chemical_list: D014527:Uric Acid
keywords: Cardiovascular disease; Gout; Hyperuricemia; Serum uric acid levels