Homocysteine: the latest risk factor for heart disease

Recent evidence has shown that homocysteine, a sulfur-containing amino acid, is a risk factor for cardiovascular disease (CVD) and may be one of the missing links in explaining the persistently high mortality associated with CVD. Critical care nurses need to be aware of the pathophysiology, treatmen...

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Published in:	Dimensions of critical care nursing Vol. 19; no. 1; p. 22
Main Authors:	Reeder, S J, Hoffmann, R L, Magdic, K S, Rodgers, J M
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	United States 01-01-2000
Subjects:	Coronary Disease - epidemiology Coronary Disease - etiology Critical Care Folic Acid - therapeutic use Homocysteine - metabolism Humans Hyperhomocysteinemia - blood Hyperhomocysteinemia - complications Hyperhomocysteinemia - diagnosis Hyperhomocysteinemia - drug therapy Risk Factors
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Summary:	Recent evidence has shown that homocysteine, a sulfur-containing amino acid, is a risk factor for cardiovascular disease (CVD) and may be one of the missing links in explaining the persistently high mortality associated with CVD. Critical care nurses need to be aware of the pathophysiology, treatment, and research regarding hyperhomocysteinemia and incorporate this knowledge into clinical practice.
ISSN:	0730-4625
DOI:	10.1097/00003465-200019010-00006