Uric Acid Renal Excretion and Renal Insufficiency in Decompensated Severe Heart Failure

Marcelo Eidi Ochiai, Antônio Carlos Pereira Barretto, Múcio Tavares de Oliveira, Robinson Tadeu Munhoz, Paulo César Morgado, José Antônio Franchini Ramires

European Journal of Heart Failure · 2005 · 32 citations · 28 references

DOIFull text

Open access

Abstract

In patients with decompensated severe heart failure, the tubular secretion and the clearance of uric acid were reduced. Renal dysfunction was associated with mortality, but hyperuricemia was not.

References

28