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Rev Fac Med UNAM 2002; 45 (1)

Ischemia cardiac disease factors: hyperhomocisteinemia and infection

Carrillo ER, González SJA

Language: Spanish
References: 62
Page: 17-21
PDF size: 47.81 Kb.


ABSTRACT

Hyperhomocysteinemia and some chronic infections, principally Chlamydia and cytomegalovirus, are important risk factors for atherosclerosis and ischemic cardiac disease. In addition, patients suffering from such infections as well as general population over 65 years of age, should take folic acid supplements as part of their diet.
In patients with ischemic cardiopathy, a careful search for Chlamydia/i> or cytomegalovirus infections should be carried out in order to prevent acute incidents. Furthermore, parodontal disorders must be aggressively treated in these patients.


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