Abstract
Hyperuricemia is associated with numerous side effects, including cardiovascular diseases. Epidemiological studies, conducted recently, suggest that hyperuricemia has a significant association with acute coronary syndrome. Accumulated data also indicate that elevated uric acid in the serum has a role in the pathophysiology of atherosclerosis in the coronary arteries. This article summarizes the latest literature data regarding uric acid serum levels and acute coronary syndrome, and describes the mechanism of action of uric acid on the coronary arteries. Further studies are needed to show whether the decrease of uric acid serum levels leads to better outcomes in cardiovascular diseases.
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