Outcomes of PsA patients with persistent HUC. Values are n (%).
| Variables | NUC, n = 318 | Persistent HUC, n = 163 | p |
|---|---|---|---|
| Serum creatinine, > 120 μmol/l | 14 (4) | 30 (18) | < 0.001 |
| Angina | 4 (1) | 7 (4) | 0.07 |
| Cardiomyopathy | 1 (0) | 3 (2) | 0.12 |
| Myocardial infarction | 1 (0) | 3 (2) | 0.008 |
| Congestive heart failure | 0 (0) | 8 (5) | < 0.001 |
| Kidney stones | 23 (7) | 20 (12) | 0.19 |
Data in bold face are statistically significant. HUC: hyperuricemia; NUC: normal uric acid; PsA: psoriatic arthritis.