La hiperhomocisteinemia como factor de riesgo vascular en hemodializados crónicos. / [Hyperhomocysteinemia as a vascular risk factor in chronic hemodialysis patients]

ABSTRACT

Homocysteine is an independent risk factor for cardiovascular disease in the general population. In addition, it plays a main role in the development of atherogenesis and thrombosis, particularly in end-stage renal disease patients. Therefore, hemodialysis patients are under the burden of homocysteine toxic effects, present in nearly 90