Serum uric acid and plasma norepinephrine concentrations predict subsequent weight gain and blood pressure elevation.

K, Masuo; H, Kawaguchi; H, Mikami; T, Ogihara; ML, Tuck

doi:10.1161/01.hyp.0000091371.53502.d3

Public

Serum uric acid and plasma norepinephrine concentrations predict subsequent weight gain and blood pressure elevation.

Shared by NobleBlocks on Sep 2, 2003 • 12:00 AM UTC

Authors:

Masuo K

Kawaguchi H

Mikami H

Abstract

It has been reported that hypertension and obesity often coexist with hyperuricemia. To clarify the relations between serum uric acid, plasma norepinephrine, and insulin or leptin levels in subjects with weight gain-induced blood pressure elevation, we conducted the present longitudinal study. In 43...

Discussions