Episode 4: What are the short- and long-term effects of uncontrolled gout, especially when treatment is ineffective?
Brian LaMoreaux, MD, MS, describes the short- and long-term effects of uncontrolled gout, including flares, inflammation, bone erosion, and joint damage.
Understand the underlying disease and recognize signs of progression in chronic gout and uncontrolled gout
Recognize elements of the clinical burden of chronic gout and the importance of lowering serum uric acid to reduce this burden
Identify urate-lowering therapies and their place in the U.S. gout treatment landscape