Gout and Heart Health From the College | January 24, 2024 The comorbidities accompanying gout, particularly cardiovascular disease (CVD), chronic kidney disease (CKD) and diabetes, have important consequences for patients—as evidenced by a persistent premature mortality gap. Rheumatologists became even more aware of the comorbidities of gout during the COVID-19 era. People with gout have increased risk of poor outcomes in the setting of COVID-19, much of it related to coexisting cardiometabolic comorbidities. Take the quiz, or review our article first: Which factor is most strongly associated with poor cardiovascular outcomes (e.g., acute myocardial infarction and stroke) in patients with gout? A. Frequency of gout flares B. Increased infections C. Polypharmacy D. Serum uric acid levels None Time's up
