what is hyperhomocystinemia

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aroub · Answer

hyperhomocystinemis is a medical condition characterized by an abnormally large level of homocysteine in the blood

anonymous · Answer

Hyperhomocysteinaemia-abnormally large level of homocysteine in the blood.
Two common gene defects-
(1)Methylenetetrahydrofolate reductase (2) methioninesynthetase
A high level of homocysteine makes a person more prone to endothelial injury, which leads to vascular inflammation, which in turn may lead to atherogenesis, which can result in ischemic injury--->Coronay artery disease, Stroke.
Treatment-reducing homocysteine level---->taking Bcomplex vitamins such as folic acid (2.5 mg/d), vitamin B6 (25 mg/d), and vitamin B12 (1 mg/d)