1 Gout is a type of arthritis that causes inflammation, usually in one joint, that begins suddenly. 2  Gouty arthritis is caused by the deposition of crystals of uric acid in a joint. 3  Gout can cause symptoms and signs such as. 4  nodules under the skin called tophi, 5  joint redness,  swollen joints,
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5.0%. Mehta told heartwire that on the basis of these results, he is now recommending aspirin at a dose of 81 mg daily for secondary prevention, apart from in the acute situation and perhaps in the initial 4 weeks after a stent placement, where 325 mg would be preferable.