ALB and Stroke: For the adjusted model in the association of SUA and cardiovascular mortality, covariates including age, race, stroke, BMI, diastolic BP, hemoglobin, triglyceride, albumin, eGFR, serum sodium, serum potassium, serum chloride, prescription of beta-blockers, prescription of MRA, prescription of diuretics, and prescription of urate-lowering agents, were adjusted to eliminate potential confounders.