Homocysteine is reported to be the most well known risk factor of cerebrovascular and cardiovascular diseases, and is also known to be related to carotid artery stenosis, myocardial infarction, peripheral vascular disease and many others.
Se ha reportado que la homocisteína es el principal factor de riesgo independiente para enfermedades cerebrovasculares y cardiovasculares, teniendo relación con enfermedades como la enfermedad vascular periférica, estenosis de la arteria carótida e infarto de miocardio.