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Introduction. L’hyperuricémie asymptomatique est fréquente au cours des maladies rénales et associée à leur incidence et à leur progression, mais sa prise en charge demeure controversée. À Madagascar, les données sur sa prévalence et ses facteurs associés chez les patients atteints de maladie rénale sont limitées. Cette étude a déterminé la prévalence de l’hyperuricémie asymptomatique et ses facteurs associés chez des patients hospitalisés pour maladie rénale à Antananarivo. Méthodes. Étude rétrospective transversale descriptive menée dans trois centres hospitaliers d’Antananarivo de janvier 2023 à janvier 2024. Nous avons inclus tous les patients hospitalisés pour maladie rénale ayant bénéficié d’un dosage de l’uricémie. L’hyperuricémie asymptomatique était définie par une uricémie > 420 µmol/L chez l’homme et > 360 µmol/L chez la femme, sans signes ni antécédents de goutte. Résultats. Sur 1 892 patients hospitalisés, 197 ont été retenus. La prévalence de l’hyperuricémie asymptomatique était de 75,1 % (148/197). L’âge moyen était de 56,1 ± 15,9 ans, avec une prédominance masculine (sex‑ratio 1,46). Les facteurs significativement associés étaient le sexe masculin (OR = 2,19), l’hypertension artérielle (OR = 2,34), le tabagisme (OR = 2,35) et l’utilisation de diurétiques (OR = 2,09). L’hyperuricémie était également associée à l’insuffisance rénale aiguë sur insuffisance rénale chronique (OR = 4,09), aux formes globales d’insuffisance rénale aiguë (OR = 4,09) et chronique (OR = 2,03), ainsi qu’aux stades G2 à G5 de la maladie rénale chronique (OR croissant de 6,9 à 13,5). Conclusion. L’hyperuricémie asymptomatique est très fréquente chez les patients atteints de maladie rénale à Antananarivo et associée à des facteurs cardiovasculaires et à la sévérité de l’atteinte rénale. Des études prospectives sont nécessaires pour guider la prise en charge.
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Introduction. Asymptomatic hyperuricemia is common in kidney disease and associated with its incidence and progression, but its management remains controversial. In Madagascar, data on its prevalence and associated factors in patients with kidney disease are limited. This study determined the prevalence of asymptomatic hyperuricemia and its associated factors in patients hospitalized for kidney disease in Antananarivo. Methods. We conducted a retrospective descriptive cross‑sectional study in three Antananarivo hospitals from January 2023 to January 2024. We included all patients hospitalized for kidney disease who had a serum uric acid measurement. Asymptomatic hyperuricemia was defined as uric acid >420 µmol/L in men and >360 µmol/L in women, without signs or history of gout. Results. Among 1,892 hospitalized patients, 197 were included. The prevalence of asymptomatic hyperuricemia was 75.1% (148/197). Mean age was 56.1±15.9 years, with male predominance (sex ratio 1.46). Factors significantly associated were male sex (OR=2.19), hypertension (OR=2.34), smoking (OR=2.35), and diuretic use (OR=2.09). Hyperuricemia was also associated with acute‑on‑chronic kidney injury (OR=4.09), overall acute kidney injury (OR=4.09), overall chronic kidney disease (OR=2.03), and CKD stages G2 to G5 (OR increasing from 6.9 to 13.5). Conclusion. Asymptomatic hyperuricemia is very frequent in patients with kidney disease in Antananarivo and is associated with cardiovascular factors and severity of renal impairment. Prospective studies are needed to guide management.
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