Journal of Thrombosis and Circulation: Open Access

Ribeiro HYU

Publications

• Research Article
  Vitamin D: Emerging Risk Factor for Acute Myocardial Infarction
  Author(s): Palmeira MM, Neves JS, Ribeiro HYU, Neto FOMJ, Rodrigues IS and Pinheiro MCN Palmeira MM, Neves JS, Ribeiro HYU, Neto FOMJ, Rodrigues IS and Pinheiro MCN
  
  Introduction: Current scientific evidence suggests a casual association between serum levels 25(OH)-D and an increase in risk for cardiovascular disease (CVD). Vitamin D supplementation establishes significant beneficial effects in reduction of risk factors associated with CVD. Current research also suggests that an increase of 25(OH)- D for at least 30 ng/mL, reduces the risk of CVD. Methods: Between 2012 and 2016, we chose at random 226 patients assisted by the cardiology urgent care of Hospital de Clínicas Gaspar Viana Belem, PA-Brazil with clinical presentation, ECG and enzymes of myocardial necrosis compatible with Acute Coronary Syndrome. The patients were submitted to routines tests, including coronary cineangiography and vitamin D dosage. Results: This sample was composed of 163 men (p.. View More»
  DOI: 10.4172/2572-9462.1000125

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