I've had a couple of painful gout attacks. My doctor says they're related to high levels of uric acid in my blood. My doctor also says that increased uric acid might mean a higher risk of heart problems. Are uric acid levels usually checked?
Mayo Clinic Health Letter 24(3): 8
2006
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