Table 1. Characteristics of the study cohort
| Total (N=74) | History of gout (N=58) | New onset gout (N=16) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age at admission (years), mean (SD) | 65.9 (13.0) | 65.3 (13.5) | 68.1 (11.2) |
| N (%) Male | 51 (68.9) | 42 (72.4) | 9 (56.3) |
| N (%) Caucasian | 48 (64.9) | 40 (69.0) | 8 (50.0) |
| Length of hospitalization (days), mean (SD) | 15.1 (17.5) | 16.1 (19.6) | 11.6 (4.6) |
| Uric acid level (mg/dl), mean (SD) | 10.6 (3.0) | 10.5 (3.2) | 10.8 (2.1) |