Gout Diagnostic Factors image

Gout Diagnostic Factors image

Which factors confirm your gout diagnosis?

Gout Diagnostic Factors image is my featured image for Normal uric acid levels but have gout, treating with allopurinol and veg diet.

Gout Diagnostic Factors image details

This image explains the main factors that affect gout diagnosis. It is from The validation of a diagnostic rule for gout without joint fluid analysis. Also, in the footnote to the image, there is explanation of the starred items:

*Indicates angina pectoris, myocardial infarction, heart failure, cerebrovascular accident, transient ischaemic attack or peripheral vascular disease. **Indicates a serum uric acid level of 5.88 mg/dl (equal to 0.35 mmol/l). CPPD: calcium pyrophosphate dihydrate deposition disease.

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