Journal article
Management of gout in the inpatient setting.
Abstract
Gout is a common complication occurring among inpatients, as factors affecting urate levels in blood and tissues are often modified by acute conditions. The control of chronic uricemia within recommended target values helps reduce the risk of flares. Joint aspiration is the gold standard for diagnosis, but ultrasound and dual-energy CT scan are reasonable alternatives. Acute and chronic treatments do not differ from those provided in outpatient …
Authors
Bürgisser N; Buclin CP; Lauper K; Darbellay Farhoumand P; Agoritsas T
Journal
Revue Médicale Suisse, Vol. 19, No. 847, pp. 1994–2001
Publisher
Médecine et Hygiène
Publication Date
2023
DOI
10.53738/revmed.2023.19.847.1994
ISSN
1660-9379