Role of uric acid in the link between arterial stiffness and cardiac hypertrophy: a cross-sectional study.

Objectives. Hyperuricaemia has been linked to atherosclerosis; however, there is limited evidence about its association with arterial stiffness and cardiac hypertrophy, which are associated with adverse cardiovascular outcomes. We studied the association of hyperuricaemia with an increased risk of arterial stiffness and cardiac hypertrophy in a population participating in a health-screening programme. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]