Table 1: Clinical Characteristics of Patients with Gout

Parameters Value or PRE* Patients N Percentage
Age (when specimen was obtained) ≤60 19 39.6%
>60 29 60.4 %
Uric Acid Level <7 mg/dl 7 15.6%
>7 mg/dl 38 84.4%
NA 3
BMI <30 kg/m2 28 59.6%
>30 kg/m2 19 40.4%
Smoking yes 16 35.6%
no 29 64.4 %
NA 3
Drinking yes 17 37.8%
no 28 62.2 %
NA 3
Hypertension yes 42 87.5%
no 6 12.5%
Hyperlipidemia yes 34 70.8%
no 14 29.2%
Diabetes yes 18 37.5%
no 30 62.5%
Diuretic Use yes 15 31.2%
no 33 68.8%

* PRE indicates presentation; N, number; NA, not available; BMI, body mass index.