Volume : IV, Issue : I, January - 2015

HOMOCYSTEINE-A NOVEL RISK FACTOR FOR ATHEROVASCULAR DISEASE

Dr. Zalak Malav Gadani

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Background: Presence of mild to moderate hyperhomocysteinemia is an independent risk factor for atherosclerosis in the coronary, cereal, and peripheral vasculature, and for vascular disease. Several traditional risk factors are associated with total Homocysteine. Objectives: To evaluate S .Homocysteine level as a risk factor for atherovascular disease and to assess correlation between traditional risk factors and S. Homocysteine level. Methods: Patients with atherovascular disease admitted in medical wards were enrolled. Traditional risk factors along with S. Homocysteine level were measured and studied. Results: Incidence of Homocysteinemia is found in 84% of cases, among which 69%of patient have moderate rise and 31% of patient have intermediate rise in Homocysteine level. Homocysteine concentrations were higher in men than in women and increased with age. Several traditional risk factors are associated with total Homocysteine. Homocysteine has more than a multiplicative effect on traditional risk factors. Conclusion: Homocysteine level should be measured routinely in every patient who is suspected of having atherosclerosis.

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Dr. Zalak Malav Gadani Homocysteine-A Novel Risk Factor For Atherovascular Disease Global Journal For Research Analysis, Vol: 4, Issue: 1 January 2015

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