Hypertension and hyperuricemy

Czech version

Authors: J. Špinar ¹; J. Vítovec ²; J. Pařenica ¹
Authors‘ workplace: Interní kardiologická klinika Lékařské fakulty MU a FN Brno, pracoviště Bohunice, přednosta prof. MUDr. Jindřich Špinar, CSc., FESC ¹; I. interní kardio-angiologická klinika Lékařské fakulty MU a FN u sv. Anny, Brno, přednosta prof. MUDr. Jiří Vítovec, CSc., FESC ²
Published in: Vnitř Lék 2005; 51(1): 82-86
Category: Reviews

Overview

The authors give an overview of contemporary knowledge of the importance of plasma uricacid level in hypertension. Uric acid level is an independent prognostic factor in hypertension, ischemic heart disease and chronic heart failure. Uric acid level increase is very often accompanied by renal insufficiency. Nowadays it is recommended to influence uric acid level by dietary measures and correct choice of antihypertensive drug. Thiazid diuretics are inappropriate, losartan, ACE inhibitors and calcium channels blockers are recommended. Uricosuric and uricostatic drugs are recommended in overt gout and gouty nephropathy. Their preventive administration has not been examined, however, the authors recommend to administer allopurinol in uric acid > 600 μmol/l.

Key words:
uric acid level – hypertension – ischemic heart disease – chronic heart disease – uricosuric drugs – allopurinol

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