Hyperhomocysteinemia in patients with coronary artery disease

Mahanonda, N.; Leowatana, W.; Bhuripanyo, K.; Samranthin, M.; Kangkagate, C.

Journal of the Medical Association of Thailand 83(11): 1354-1360

2000


ISSN/ISBN: 0125-2208
PMID: 11215866
Document Number: 6926
Hyperhomocysteinemia has been recognized as a risk factor of atherosclerosis. This study was aimed to measure the risk of coronary artery disease in patients with hyperhomocysteinemia. Age, HDL level, tHcy level and history of DM were independent risk factors for coronary artery disease. The level of tHcy of 11.0 mmol/L provides the best sensitivity and specificity of predicting coronary artery disease.

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Hyperhomocysteinemia in patients with coronary artery disease