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The Gout & Uric Acid Education Society (GUAES) is committed to raising public awareness about gout and arming health care professionals, like you, with resources to share with patients and the most up-to-date information about gout diagnosis and treatment.
February is American Heart Health Month. Remind your patients that if they have gout, they're more likely to have cardiovascular health issues - including heart disease, high blood pressure, blocked arteries and heart failure.
Maintaining a healthy serum uric acid level of 6 mg/dL or below is important to reduce risk for gout and cardiovascular disease. Encourage your patients to get a serum uric acid test to determine if they have hyperuricemia, and to get their blood pressure and cholesterol levels checked, as well.
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Happy Valentine's Day from
The Gout & Uric Acid Education Society
Remind patients this Valentine's day that anyone who is at risk or who is diagnosed with gout should follow a healthy, balanced diet. While there isn't a regimented gout diet, patients should avoid high-purine foods and beverages.
In addition to a balanced diet, uric acid-lowering therapies are the cornerstone of preventing gouty arthritis progression over time. Encourage your patients to keep serum uric acid levels to 6 mg/dL or below to reduce their risk for gout. Learn more about the treatment options available to your patients, here.
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Featured Material from the
Gout & Uric Acid Education Society
Offer the following brochure to patients to help explain the connection between gout and cardiovascular health. Download the brochure here or use the 'Contact Us' form on GoutEducation.org to order complimentary print versions of this material.
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