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Homocysteine lowering and cardiovascular events after acute myocardial infarction

Authors :
Bonaa, Kaare Harald
Rasmussen, Knut
Ueland, Per Magne
Njolstad, Inger
Arnesen, Egil
Nordehaug, Jan Erik
Schirmer, Henrik
Harald Wang
Tverdal, Aage
Steigen, Terje
Source :
The New England Journal of Medicine. April 13, 2006, Vol. 354 Issue 15, p1578, 11 p.
Publication Year :
2006

Abstract

The efficacy of homocysteine-lowering treatment with B vitamins was evaluated for secondary prevention in patients with acute myocardial infarction. It was seen that treatment with B vitamins did not lower the risk of recurrent cardiovascular disease after acute myocardial infarction.

Subjects

Subjects :
Cardiovascular diseases -- Risk factors
Cardiovascular diseases -- Care and treatment

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00284793
Volume :
354
Issue :
15
Database :
Gale General OneFile
Journal :
The New England Journal of Medicine
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
edsgcl.146138356

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