title: Homocysteine.
abstract: Homocystemia is a pathological condition that represents a significant role in cardiovascular morbidity and mortality. The epidemiology, pathophysiology, and clinical diagnostics and treatment aspects are described and discussed.
authors.affiliation: Miami Heart Institute/Mt. Sinai Medical Center, Miami, FL, USA.
authors.forename: Robert
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Hasty
authors.forename: Edward N
authors.initials: EN
authors.lastname: Smolar
mesh_terms: D001161:Arteriosclerosis / Q000097:blood / Q000209:etiology* / Q000517:prevention & control; D019587:Dietary Supplements; D005492:Folic Acid / Q000627:therapeutic use; D006710:Homocysteine / Q000097:blood*; D006801:Humans; D020138:Hyperhomocysteinemia / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy; D008659:Metabolic Diseases / Q000150:complications* / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy
chemical_list: D006710:Homocysteine; D005492:Folic Acid