Physicians' perceptions of asymptomatic hyperuricemia in patients with chronic kidney disease: A questionnaire survey

• Main Authors: Ran-hui Cha (Author), Su Hyun Kim (Author), Eun Hui Bae (Author), Mina Yu (Author), Beom Soon Choi (Author), Hoon Young Choi (Author), Sun Woo Kang (Author), Jungho Shin (Author), Sang Youb Han (Author), Chul Woo Yang (Author), Duk-Hee Kang (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: The Korean Society of Nephrology, 2019-09-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Background : Hyperuricemia is associated with the development and progression of chronic kidney disease (CKD) as well as cardiovascular diseases. However, there is no consistent recommendation regarding the treatment of asymptomatic hyperuricemia (AHU) in CKD patients. Here, we surveyed Korean physi...