Hyperhomocysteinemia and thrombosis.

M Makris

Journal: Clinical and laboratory haematology 2000;22(3):133-43

PMID: 10931161

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Abstract

It has been known for some time that patients with homocystinuria are at an increased risk for both venous and arterial thrombosis. More recently it has been found that even moderate increases in homocysteine levels are associated with increased risk for deep venous thrombosis, myocardial infarction, cerebral infarction and peripheral vascular disease. It is possible, with the use of folic acid, vitamin B12 and vitamin B6, to correct the elevated homocysteine levels but it has not yet been demonstrated that by doing so the natural history of the disorder is altered.

Address: Division of Molecular and Genetic Medicine, Royal Hallamshire Hospital, Sheffield, UK.

DOI: 10.1046/j.1365-2257.2000.00301.x

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MeSH Terms: Female, Folic Acid, Homocysteine, Homocystinuria, Humans, Hyperhomocysteinemia, Male, Pregnancy, Risk Factors, Thrombosis