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Elevated #Homocysteine levels increase the risk of #stroke

1. Homocysteine (Hcy) is a sulfur-containing amino acid produced by the demethylation of the essential amino acid methionine, and the normal level is 5-15 µmol/L. High Hcy levels can increase the risk of stroke.
2. Total Hcy elevations above 15 µmol/L are an independent risk factor for ischemic stroke.
The risk of stroke is two times higher in people with Hcy >15 µmol/L as compared to those with Hcy level <10 µmol/L.
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3. The risk of #death is 43% higher in patients with ischemic stroke, who have elevated Hcy levels.
Hcy is not only a risk factor for, but is also correlated with, stroke severity, worse #prognosis, and stroke recurrence.
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