In one recent study of nearly 6,000 people, men with the highest uric-acid levels were 77 percent more likely to die of heart attack or stroke than those with low levels, while women with the highest levels had a 200 percent rise in risk. And uric-acid buildup is a frequent marker for standard cardiovascular risk factors such as obesity, diabetes, hypertension, and high blood cholesterol. If you have only marginally high cholesterol or blood pressure but the test shows high uric acid, that might indicate the need for, say, medication rather than just dietary or lifestyle changes. Have hypertension or take antihypertensive drugs. Have a family history of early cardiovascular disease.
Iron tends to accumulate in the body of men and, to a lesser extent, of postmenopausal women.
Some, though not all, epidemiological studies have supported that theory. If you do take the test and have only a moderately elevated iron level, consider it a possible cardiovascular risk factor. That may warrant increased efforts to reduce your overall risk. Summing up All adults should have their blood pressure measured and cholesterol levels checked. High levels are still the most important cardiovascular warning signs.