Homocysteine and Stroke Risk [Clinical Sciences]

Conclusions—In Chinese hypertensive patients, the effect of homocysteine on the first stroke was significantly modified by the methylenetetrahydrofolate reductase C677T genotype and folic acid supplementation. Such information may help to more precisely predict stroke risk and develop folic acid interventions tailored to individual genetic background and nutritional status.Clinical Trial Registration—URL: http://www.clinicaltrials.gov. Unique identifier: NCT00794885.
Source: Stroke - Category: Neurology Authors: Tags: Cerebrovascular Disease/Stroke, Ischemic Stroke Original Contributions Source Type: research