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The Not-So-Great Places Urate Can Deposit

The evidence is growing that urate deposits are much more than just a joint problem. Urate can deposit almost anywhere in the body, including in the heart, kidneys, spine, and eyes and under the skin.1-7

In this vodcast series, Dr Ada Kumar examines the surprising and concerning places where urate deposition has been found in the body and what it means for patients with systemic urate deposition.

Episode 1

A Heart-To-Heart About Gout

PART 1

Dr. Kumar takes a look at the potential dangers of urate deposition in the heart with a focus on arterial deposition.

6:16

A HEART-TO-HEART ABOUT GOUT

PART 1

Episode 2

A Heart-To-Heart About Gout

PART 2

In part 2 of her investigation of urate deposition in the heart, Dr. Kumar examines deposits in the cardiac valves and myocardium.

4:22

A HEART-TO-HEART ABOUT GOUT

PART 2

Episode 3

Urate in the Kidneys? No Kidding!

Dr. Kumar looks at the connection between urate deposition in the kidney and decreased renal function.

5:39

URATE IN THE KIDNEYS? NO KIDDING!

Episode 4

Spine-Tingling Images—Urate Deposition in the Back

Dr. Kumar explores evidence of gout and urate deposition along the spine.

6:09

SPINE-TINGLING IMAGES—URATE DEPOSITION IN THE BACK

Episode 5

Open Your Eyes! Looking At Urate Deposition

Dr. Kumar analyzes medical images of urate deposition in the eyes and its effect on ocular function.

4:44

OPEN YOUR EYES! LOOKING AT URATE DEPOSITION

Episode 6

Urate Gets Under Your Skin

Dr. Kumar shows how urate deposition can affect the skin and what it means for patients.

4:34

URATE GETS UNDER YOUR SKIN

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References

  1. Edwards NL. Primer on the Rheumatic Diseases. 13th ed. Springer; 2008:241-249.
  2. Doghramji PP, et al. Postgrad Med. 2012;124(6):98-109.
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  4. Nickeleit V, et al. Nephrol Dial Transplant. 1997;12(9):1832-1838.
  5. Lu H, et al. Medicine (Baltimore). 2017;96(32):e7670.
  6. Lin J, et al. Int J Ophthalmol. 2013;6(3):307-311.
  7. Lo TE, et al. BMJ Case Rep. 2013;2013:bcr2013009735.