Gout: Diagnosis and Management of Gouty Arthritis and Hyperuricemia

Gout: Diagnosis and Management of Gouty Arthritis and Hyperuricemia provides an overview of gout and its etiology, along with specific information about clinical features and diagnosis of gout. Management of acute gouty arthritis is covered in detail, as well as dietary and nonpharmacologic treatment approaches. Pharmacologic uric acid-lowering therapy is detailed, and therapeutic algorithms are provided to assist in formulating a disease management plan. This updated 3rd edition includes a synopsis of the 2012 ACR Guidelines for the Management of Gout. Numerous 4-color illustrations are utilized to convey key concepts.