Relation of Elevated Serum Uric Acid Levels to First-degree Heart Block and Other Cardiac Conduction Defects in Hospitalized Patients with Type 2 Diabetes

Several studies have reported that moderately elevated serum uric acid levels are associated with an increased risk of tachyarrhythmias (mainly atrial fibrillation) in patients with and without type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). It is currently unknown whether an association also exists between elevated serum uric acid levels and cardiac conduction defects in patients with T2DM.

Source: Journal of Diabetes and Its Complications - September 19, 2017 Category: Endocrinology Authors: Alessandro Mantovani, Riccardo Rigolon, Isabella Pichiri, Giovanni Morani, Stefano Bonapace, Clementina Dugo, Giacomo Zoppini, Enzo Bonora, Giovanni Targher Source Type: research