| Title | Emergent cardiovascular risk factor: homocysteine. | | Author(s) | Warren CJ | | Institution | College of Nursing, Kent State University, Tuscarawas Campus, New Philadelphia, OH 44663, USA. | | Source | Prog Cardiovasc Nurs 2002; 17(1):35-41. | | MeSH | Blood Chemical Analysis
Cardiovascular Diseases
Folic Acid
Health Education
Homocysteine
Humans
Hyperhomocysteinemia
Male
Middle Aged
Risk Factors
Vitamin B 12
Vitamin B 6
| | Abstract | Homocysteine is an independent, modifiable risk factor for cardiovascular disease. It is an intermediate amino acid formed during the metabolism of methionine. Plasma homocysteine is normally < or = 12 micromol/L, but when elevated has many deleterious cardiovascular effects. This review explains homocysteine metabolism, the effects of elevated homocysteine, factors contributing to high homocysteine, and its measurement. Risk factors for elevated homocysteine and intervention with B vitamins are discussed. Cardiovascular nurses are encouraged to facilitate homocysteine awareness through a variety of educational means. | | Language | eng | | Pub Type(s) | Case Reports
Journal Article
Review
| | PubMed ID | 11872979 |
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