Table 1 Clinical and demographic data of the study populations
Parameter | Hyperuricemic (n= 50) | Normouricemic (n= 52) | Pvalue |
|---|---|---|---|
Mean age ± SD, yr | 55.7 ± 16.6 | 47.3 ± 10.9 | 0.003 |
Male gender, n (%) | 33 (66%) | 35 (67%) | NS |
Serum urate, mg/dL (mean ± SD) | 8.1 ± 0.9 | 5.47 ± 0.90 | <0.0001 |
Associated diseases | |||
Hypertension, n | 24 (48%) | 0 | <0.0001 |
Diabetes mellitus, n | 13 (26%) | 0 | <0.0001 |
Hyperlipidemia, n | 8 (16%) | 0 | 0.002 |