Hyperhomocysteinemia
Hyperhomocysteinemia (synonyms: Homocysteinemia; homocysteinemia; homocystine metabolism disorder; homocysteinemia; hyperhomocysteinemia; ICD-10-GM E72.1: disorders of the metabolism of sulfur-containing amino acids) is associated with elevated concentrations of homocysteine (> 10 µmol/l) in the blood. Homocysteine is formed during the breakdown of the essential amino acid methionine and is immediately converted further in healthy individuals, so that it … Hyperhomocysteinemia
