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Canadian researchers have shown for the first time that a history of gout is associated with an increased risk of rehospitalization or death in heart failure patients. Among those who had had gout, the use of allopurinol was associated with improved outcomes.

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Tags: Heart, Heart Disease, Heart Failure, Crystal Disorders, Gout

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History of gout linked to HF risk; allopurinol attenuates this: Canadian researchers have shown for the first time... http://bit.ly/8ZuOrF

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