ArticlePakistan journal of medical sciences
Study on relationships among deep vein thrombosis, homocysteine & related B group vitamins.
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- CytokineInternational journal of medical sciences · 2021Observational
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- Venous thromboembolism and hyperhomocysteinemia as first manifestation of pernicious anemia: a case series.Journal of medical case reports · 2017Article
- Toll-like receptor 4 mutation suppresses hyperhomocysteinemia-induced hypertension.American journal of physiology. Cell physiology · 2016Article
- Clinical profile, risk factors, and clinical outcomes in patients of venous thromboembolism at a tertiary care center.Annals of African medicineObservational
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Abstract
objectivesHyperhomocysteinemia has been considered as a potential risk factor for deep venous thrombosis (DVT) but it is still controversy. We aimed to evaluate the prevalence of hyperhomocysteinemia in patients with DVT. Our second objective was to document the prevalence of folate, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B12 level in this patient population.
methodsSixty patients with DVT aged from 23 to 84 years, were assessed regarding demographic characteristics, serum levels of homocysteine, folate, vitamin B12, and vitamin B6. The diagnosis of DVT was based upon Wells scoring system and serum D-dimer level and confirmed by deep venous Doppler ultrasonography of the lower limbs.
resultsMean serum homocysteine levels were found significantly higher in patients over the age of 40 years (10.81±4.26 µmol/L vs 9.13±3.23 µmol/L). Of all the patients, 9 patients had homocysteine level above the 15µmol/L, 26 had folic acid level below 3 ng/ml, one had vitamin B12 level below 150 pmol/L, and two had vitamin B6 level below 30 nmol/L. In the hyperhomocysteinemic group, five patients had low folic acid level, one had low vitamin B12 level, and two had low vitamin B6 level.
conclusionsHyperhomocysteinemia, in women older than 40 years, may be a risk factor for DVT. Folic acid deficiency may also influence serum homocysteine concentrations. Folate therapy may be offered to the patients with DVT. However further studies are required to clarify the underlying molecular mechanisms.
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