The association of serum uric acid levels on coronary flow in patients with STEMI undergoing primary PCI

Akpek M., Kaya M. G., Uyarel H., Yarlioglues M., KALAY N., Gunebakmaz O., ...More

ATHEROSCLEROSIS, vol.219, no.1, pp.334-341, 2011 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 219 Issue: 1
  • Publication Date: 2011
  • Doi Number: 10.1016/j.atherosclerosis.2011.07.021
  • Journal Name: ATHEROSCLEROSIS
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.334-341
  • Keywords: Uric acid, ST elevation myocardial infarction, Primary percutaneous coronary intervention
  • Erciyes University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Objective: Uric acid has been shown as a predictor and an independent risk factor for coronary heart disease, but little is known regarding the association of uric acid levels with coronary blood flow in STEMI. We hypothesized that elevated uric acid levels would be associated with impaired flow and perfusion in the setting of STEMI treated with primary PCI.