Hyperhomocysteinemia and cardiovascular disorders: is there a correlation?
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The sum of all forms of homocysteine is referred as total homocysteine (Aguilar et al., 2004). Hyperhomocysteinemia has been associated in the pathogenesis of various disorders including cardiovascular disorders. The present review delineates the correlation between hyperhomocysteinemia and cardiovascular disorders
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Hyperhomocysteinemia is considered to be an independent risk factor for various cardiovascular disorders such as atherosclerosis, hypertension, coronary artery diseases, arrhythmias and heart failure.In fact, a high level of homocysteine is a risk factor for heart disease. It's associated with low levels of vitamins B6, B12, and folate, as well as renal disease.
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