The prevalence, relative risk factors and MTHFR C677T genotype of H type hypertension of the elderly hypertensives in Shanghai, China: a cross-section study

Abstract Background H type hypertension is defined as homocysteine (Hcy) ≥ 10 μmol/L in combination with primary hypertension. Studies demonstrated that the existence of hyperhomocysteine (HHcy) in hypertensive exacerbates the poor outcome of cardiocerebral incidents. This study was to investigate t...

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Published in:	BMC Cardiovascular Disorders
Main Authors:	Xiao-lin Qian, Hong Cao, Jun Zhang, Zhi-hui Gu, Wei-qin Tang, Lei Shen, Jia-lu Hu, Zhi-feng Yao, Lei Zhang, Min-na Tang, Xu-cheng Lv, Jun Zhou, Xue-juan Jin, Bin Hong, Zhao-qiang Cui, Jun-bo Ge
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	BMC 2021-08-01
Subjects:	H type hypertension Hyperhomocysteinemia MTHFR C677T Prevalence Risk factors
Online Access:	https://doi.org/10.1186/s12872-021-02151-x