Episode 8: Frequently asked questions about gout and uncontrolled gout
Brian LaMoreaux, MD, MS, answers frequently asked questions, with topics including: how to define uncontrolled gout, how to differentiate between gout and uncontrolled gout, how gout flares are documented in the absence of a specific ICD code for flares, and what patients with uncontrolled gout need to achieve the best outcomes.
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