[Arterial hypertension in gouty nephropathy].

The incidence of arterial hypertension in patients with gouty nephropathy was studied. A reverse correlation dependence was established between the clearance of uric acid and the values of systolic and diastolic pressure, directing the clinicians to controlling the hyperuricemia, in parallel with the prescription of hypotensive agents. Attention is drawn to the higher incidence of hyperlipidemia in patients with gouty nephropathy and hence--the possibility of more frequent coronary incidents. Renal insufficiency advanced earlier in the patients with gouty nephropathy and arterial hypertension.