Correlating Uric Acid Levels With Hypertension: Insights From a Tertiary Care Hospital

Aim/Objective: To determine the frequency of hyperuricemia (high levels of uric acid) among those who have been diagnosed with hypertension. Materials and Methods: A cross-sectional descriptive study was carried out at Liaquat National Hospital and Medical College Karachi, Pakistan in the duration from September, 2023 to February, 2024, enrolling 100 patients diagnosed with primary hypertension. Serum uric acid levels were analyzed to identify hyperuricemia, defined as levels exceeding >7.0 mg/dL for males and >6.5 mg/dL for females. The results suggested a hyperuricemia occurrence of 62%, with no significant age-related differences observed. Notably, males exhibited a higher incidence of hyperuricemia. Results: The study included 100 patients, with 53% men and 47% women. The patients' average age was 52.03 ± 08.27 years, with a mean blood uric acid level of 6.85 ± 0.74 mg/dl. A gender-specific investigation indicated an important distinction in hyperuricemia frequencies between both genders, with 40% of male and 22% of females having high uric acid levels. Age-based comparison, however, showed no significant disparity in hyperuricemia prevalence between age groups. Conclusion: This study elucidates the link between a high level of uric acid(UA) and hypertension, emphasizing the significance of constant uric acid level surveillance in hypertensive patients. These insights facilitate targeted interventions for effective cardiovascular risk management in clinical practice.