Article
Hyperhomocysteinemia and methylenetetrahydrofolate reductase polymorphism in cervical artery dissection: a meta-analysis.
Cerebrovascular diseases (Basel, Switzerland) - 1 Jan 2014
Luo Hongzhi, Liu Bo, Hu Jing, Wang Xian, Zhan Siyan, Kong Wei
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Cervical artery dissection (CAD) is a recognized cause of ischemic stroke. Hyperhomocysteinemia (HHcy), i.e. an elevated concentration of plasma homocysteine, is identified as an independent risk factor for stroke prevalence. However, an association between HHcy and CAD has so far rem...
Read the complete abstract on PubMedTopics
Share this publication in a Topic to start or enrich a Post.
