Article
Positive Association of Plasma Homocysteine Levels with Cardio-Ankle Vascular Index in a Prospective Study of Japanese Men from the General Population.
Journal of atherosclerosis and thrombosis - 1 Jun 2016
Mantjoro Eva Mariane, Toyota Kousuke, Kanouchi Hiroaki, Kheradmand Motahare, Niimura Hideshi, Kuwabara Kazuyo, Nakahata Noriko, Ogawa Shin, Shimatani Keiichi, Kairupan Tara Sefanya, Nindita Yora, Ibusuki Rie, Nerome Yasuhito, Owaki Tetsuhiro, Maenohara Shigeho, Takezaki Toshiro
Abstract excerpt
AIM: Observational studies have reported that elevated homocysteine (Hcy) levels are associated with the risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD). However, interventions that lower Hcy do not provide a corresponding risk reduction. Therefore, the causal role of Hcy in CVD remains unclear. This 5-year prospective study investigated the associations of Hcy levels, folate intake, and host factors with arterial stiffness...
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