Original Article

Determinants of Plasma Homocysteine in Relation to Hematological and Biochemical Variables in Patients with Acute Myocardial Infarction

Background: Elevated plasma total homocysteine (tHcy) is a risk factor for coronary artery disease (CAD), but the mechanism is not known. This study evaluates the determinants and associations of tHcy in patients presenting with acute myocardial infarction (AMI). Methods: Plasma concentration of tHcy, protein C, protein S, and antithrombin were…