factors contributing to hyperhomocysteinaemia
Last reviewed 01/2018
- male sex
- increasing age
- genetic defects in homocysteine metabolism
- vitamin deficiencies
- smoking
- low physical activity levels
- renal disease
- hypothyroidism
- drugs (theophylline, methotrexate, corticosteroids, cyclosporin, fibrates, phenytoin)
Reference:
- Br J Cardiol 2003;10:118-22.