Homocysteine, B vitamins, and coronary artery disease

Authors
Seshadri, N Robinson, K
Citation
N. Seshadri et K. Robinson, Homocysteine, B vitamins, and coronary artery disease, MED CLIN NA, 84(1), 2000, pp. 215
Citations number
134
Categorie Soggetti
General & Internal Medicine","Medical Research General Topics
Journal title
MEDICAL CLINICS OF NORTH AMERICA
ISSN journal
00257125 → ACNP
Volume
84
Issue
1
Year of publication
2000
Database
ISI
SICI code
0025-7125(200001)84:1<215:HBVACA>2.0.ZU;2-3
Abstract
This article discusses the metabolism of homocysteine, factors affecting it s plasma level, and the evidence for its role in the pathogenesis of vascul ar disease. The treatment of hyperhomocysteinemia and its possible impact o n vascular disease prevention and progression are described also.