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Assessing the causal associations of atrial fibrillation with serum uric acid level and gout: insights from a bidirectional mendelian randomization study.
BMC cardiovascular disorders - 13 Nov 2024
Zhu Shoulong, Zhang Mingfang, Cheng Shanshan, Wang Chengjie, Deng Fengfeng
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BACKGROUND: Numerous observational studies consistently highlight a strong association between serum uric acid (sUA) levels and atrial fibrillation (AF). However, the causal relationship and the direction of this association remain elusive, despite extensive research efforts. OBJECTIVE: This study aimed to investigate the bidirectional causal relationships between sUA, gout, and the risk of AF using the...
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