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Homocysteine, B vitamins, and coronary artery disease.

Authors :
Seshadri N
Robinson K
Source :
The Medical clinics of North America [Med Clin North Am] 2000 Jan; Vol. 84 (1), pp. 215-37, x.
Publication Year :
2000

Abstract

This article discusses the metabolism of homocysteine, factors affecting its plasma level, and the evidence for its role in the pathogenesis of vascular disease. The treatment of hyperhomocysteinemia and its possible impact on vascular disease prevention and progression are described also.

Subjects

Subjects :
Clinical Trials as Topic
Coronary Artery Disease prevention & control
Folic Acid administration & dosage
Humans
Hyperhomocysteinemia etiology
Myocardial Infarction prevention & control
Recurrence
Risk Factors
Vitamin B Deficiency etiology
Coronary Artery Disease etiology
Hyperhomocysteinemia complications
Myocardial Infarction etiology
Vitamin B Deficiency complications

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
0025-7125
Volume :
84
Issue :
1
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
The Medical clinics of North America
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
10685136
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1016/s0025-7125(05)70215-7
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