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Abstract

Objective.

To determine the safety and efficacy of prednisone in patients with symptomatic heart failure (HF) and hyperuricemia.

Methods.

Prednisone therapy was administered for a short time to 191 symptomatic HF patients with hyperuricemia (serum uric acid > 7 mg/dl).

Results.

Prednisone significantly reduced serum uric acid by 2.99 mg/dl (p < 0.01) and serum creatinine by 0.17 mg/dl (p < 0.01). These favorable effects were associated with a remarkable increase in urine output, improvement in renal function, and improvement in clinical status.

Conclusion.

Prednisone can be used safely in symptomatic HF patients with hyperuricemia.