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Uric Acid in Hypertension

Uric Acid belongs to the other group of Hypertension markers, but reports against non-hypertensive women point in different directions. The source does not tie this marker to a specific symptom cluster, so it is best read as a biological signal rather than a symptom predictor. The evidence summarised here comes from Sigurdsson et al. 1983 and reflects averages across cohorts rather than any single patient's result.

↕ InconsistentOther

Summary

Direction in Hypertension↕ Inconsistent — reported as both higher and lower across studies, with no consistent direction
CategoryOther
Compared againstnon-hypertensive women
SourceSigurdsson et al. 1983 — doi:10.1093/oxfordjournals.eurheartj.a061489
Condition atlasHypertension Biomarker Atlas

Related Other markers in Hypertension

Full list: Hypertension Biomarker Atlas.

Frequently asked questions

Is Uric Acid high or low in Hypertension?

Mixed. Some studies report higher and others lower Uric Acid in Hypertension compared with non-hypertensive women, so no single direction is established. Source: Sigurdsson et al. 1983.

Which test measures Uric Acid?

The atlas record does not list a standardised clinical test code (LOINC) for Uric Acid, which usually means it was measured with research assays or study-specific protocols rather than a routine clinical panel. Check the cited source for the exact method.

Is one abnormal Uric Acid result diagnostic of Hypertension?

No. No single biomarker is diagnostic of Hypertension. Uric Acid findings come from group comparisons, overlap considerably between patients and controls, and vary with study design, timing and comparison group. A result should be interpreted by a clinician alongside symptoms, history and other tests.

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Open Source Medicine Foundation. (2026). Uric Acid in Hypertension: direction, evidence and what it means. OSMF Research Tracker. Retrieved October 8, 2026, from https://research.opensourcemed.info/biomarkers/hypertension/uric-acid.html
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Last reviewed: 2026-10-08 · Page generated from hypertension.json · Browse: Hypertension atlas · Biomarker Index · All marker pages

Disclaimer: This page is an educational synthesis of published, peer-reviewed research and is not medical advice. Biomarker findings vary across studies with case definitions, comparison groups, timing and assay methods. Direction of change reflects the predominant finding in the cited source and does not establish a diagnostic threshold. Discuss any test result with a qualified clinician.