Uric acid is an important predictor for hypertensive early atherosclerosis.

Introduction: The association between hyperuricemia and cardiovascular disease in hypertensive subjects is controversial. Attempts to elucidate the possible association between hyperuricemia and early atherosclerosis in hypertensive patients may provide alternative prevention or therapy targets for future cardiovascular events.

Methods: A total of 67 hypertensive and 30 healthy subjects underwent B-mode ultrasonography to measure carotid intima media thickness (C-IMT).