Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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3850307 | American Journal of Kidney Diseases | 2009 | 12 Pages |
Abstract
Total homocysteine level may be a risk factor for cardiovascular events and total mortality in patients with end-stage renal disease not receiving vitamin supplementation or folic acid food fortification. There may be a potential for reducing cardiovascular disease in this population by folic acid supplementation.
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Authors
Judith MSc, Siegfried PhD, Claus MD, Jutta PhD,