The effect of folate and vitamin B12 supplementation on homocysteine concentrations: a study in hemodialysis patients

Background: Hyperhomocysteinemia is an independent risk factor for cardiovascular diseases. The frequency of hyperhomocysteinemia is higher in hemodialysis (HD) patients than the general population. The objective of this study is to assess the efficacy of high-dose folic acid supplementation with an...

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Main Authors: Azadibakhsh N., Shaker Hosseini R., Atabak SH., Nateghiyan N., Golestan B., Houshiar Rad A.
Format: Article
Language:fas
Published: Tehran University of Medical Sciences 2007-10-01
Series:Tehran University Medical Journal
Online Access:http://journals.tums.ac.ir/PdfMed.aspx?pdf_med=/upload_files/pdf/4207.pdf&manuscript_id=4207