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Is rest during an acute gout episode a risk factor for thromboembolism?
People with gout experience intermittent episodes of disability and decreased mobility. Decreased movement is a risk factor for venous thromboembolism. Therefore, it is not surprising that outpatients who suffer from episodes of gout would be at increased risk of venous thromboembolism. It would be useful to learn the relationship between acute episodes and the timing of venous thromboembolism.
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