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Prog Cardiovasc Nurs · Jan 2002
Review Case ReportsEmergent cardiovascular risk factor: homocysteine.
- Cindy J Warren.
- College of Nursing, Kent State University, Tuscarawas Campus, New Philadelphia, OH 44663, USA.
- Prog Cardiovasc Nurs. 2002 Jan 1; 17 (1): 35-41.
AbstractHomocysteine 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.
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