Author(s): SU Ke-Jiang
Pages: 233-240
Year: 2009 Issue:  3
Journal: International Journal of Cerebrovascular Diseases
Keyword:  homocysteine; stroke; prevention ;
Abstract: The evidence from epidemiological and observational studies support that homocysteine is an important risk factor for ischemic stroke. Using folic acid and vitamins B to reduce homocysteine may effectively prevent ischemic stroke. However, the results of the vast majority of clinical trials are negative. This article analyzes them.