Coronary microvascular dysfunction (CMD) is a high-risk factor for a variety of
cardiovascular events. Due to its complex aetiology and concealability, knowledge of the …

Background This study aimed to investigate the correlation between quantitative retinal
vascular parameters such as central retinal arteriolar equivalent (CRAE) and retinal vascular …

Increased serum uric acid has been identified as an independent risk factor for
cardiovascular disease. However, because of its antioxidant capacity, uric acid may play a …

Objectives Slow coronary flow (SCF) has long since been identified and endothelial
dysfunction and atherosclerosis of the epicardial coronary arteries and microvasculature are …

Background Uric acid (UA) is an independent marker of mortality and associated with
increased oxidative stress in patients with congestive heart failure (CHF). The present study …

Aims Although serum uric acid (SUA) level is correlated with oxidative stress and serves as
a marker of poor prognosis in heart failure patients, its possible association with subclinical …

Background Uric acid (UA) has been shown to be an independent risk factor for various
cardiovascular diseases. However, its significance in hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) …

Introduction: Slow coronary flow (SCF) is a well-known angiographic finding; however, the
pathophysiology of SCF remains only partially understood. In this study, we have examined …

In their recent article Alcaino et colleagues report a beneficial effect of hyperuricaemia in
patients with chronic heart failure towards prevention of oxidative stress and improved …

Background and aims Increased serum uric acid (SUA) is common in type 2 diabetes
mellitus (T2DM) and is associated with left ventricular (LV) myocardial dysfunction …