Post-transplant Hyperuricemia as a Cardiovascular Risk Factor

Uyar, M.; Sezer, S.; Bal, Z.; Guliyev, O.; Tutal, E.; Kulah, E.; Genctoy, G.; Acar, N.; Haberal, M.

doi:10.1016/j.transproceed.2015.03.004

Post-transplant Hyperuricemia as a Cardiovascular Risk Factor

Uyar M. E., Sezer S., Bal Z., Guliyev O., Tutal E., Kulah E., ...More

TRANSPLANTATION PROCEEDINGS, vol.47, no.4, pp.1146-1151, 2015 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus)

Publication Type: Article / Article
Volume: 47 Issue: 4
Publication Date: 2015
Doi Number: 10.1016/j.transproceed.2015.03.004
Journal Name: TRANSPLANTATION PROCEEDINGS
Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
Page Numbers: pp.1146-1151
Akdeniz University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Purpose. Uric acid is known to impair endothelial cell function and to stimulate the development of renal interstitial fibrosis. The aim of this study was to evaluate the association between first-year hyperuricemia with graft dysfunction and the development of cardiovascular risk disorders in renal transplant recipients.