| Literature DB >> 9659257 |
Abstract
Plasma homocysteine is emerging as an important risk factor for cardiovascular disease. Measurement in clinical laboratories is feasible by several techniques, including HPLC. Of particular importance is the potential for treatment by dietary modification and vitamin supplements, particularly folic acid. The outcome of vitamin intervention on cardiovascular events is awaited with interest. If the role of homocysteine is confirmed then it may rival cholesterol in importance as a cardiovascular risk factor.Entities:
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Year: 1998 PMID: 9659257 PMCID: PMC500636 DOI: 10.1136/jcp.51.3.183
Source DB: PubMed Journal: J Clin Pathol ISSN: 0021-9746 Impact factor: 3.411