2007
DOI: 10.1590/s0066-782x2007001400002
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Homocisteína, folato e vitamina B12 em pacientes colombianos portadores de coronariopatia

Abstract: SummaryObjective: To determine the occurrence of association between homocysteine, folate, or vitamin B12 plasma levels and acute coronary syndrome in Colombian patients.Methods: Case control study: cases were 50 patients with acute coronary syndrome and controls were 50 outpatients without coronary syndrome. Homocysteine, folate and vitamin B12 levels were determined by means of chemiluminescence immunoassay. Cholesterol and lipoproteins, triglycerides, BUN, creatinine, hemoglobin and hematocrit were also mea… Show more

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“…Evidences have documented a negative relationship between serum Hcy and folate, as well as insulin and folate. [ 10 12 ] Accordingly the concept of effectiveness of folic acid administration for reducing Hcy level and consequently its related risk factor has been developed and some studies have demonstrated the improving effect of mentioned supplement use in this regard. The usefulness of folic acid in decreasing both Hcy and insulin level among obese patients have been reported in previous studies mainly among the adult population.…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Evidences have documented a negative relationship between serum Hcy and folate, as well as insulin and folate. [ 10 12 ] Accordingly the concept of effectiveness of folic acid administration for reducing Hcy level and consequently its related risk factor has been developed and some studies have demonstrated the improving effect of mentioned supplement use in this regard. The usefulness of folic acid in decreasing both Hcy and insulin level among obese patients have been reported in previous studies mainly among the adult population.…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%