| Title
of the article |
Homocysteine or Renal Impairment. Which Is the Real Cardiovascular Risk Factor? |
| Authors |
Potter K, Hankey GJ, Green DJ, Eikelboom JW, Arnolda LF. |
| Journal
|
Arterioscler Thromb Vasc Biol. 2008 Mar 20 |
| Subject
Consultant |
F. Mallamaci |
| Score
(1 to 3 stars) |
** |
| Comments |
Adjusting for renal function eliminates the relationship between tHcy and carotid intima medial thickness (CIMT) and flow-mediated dilation (FMD), supporting the hypothesis that elevated tHcy is a marker for renal impairment rather than an independent cardiovascular risk factor. |
