Plasma total homocysteine is a determinant of carotid intima-media thickness and circulating endothelial progenitor cells in patients with newly diagnosed hypertension

Abstract

Our results suggest that Hcy might increase carotid artery IMT by reducing EPCs numbers. Possible involvement of Hcy in the reduction of EPCs number in hypertensive patients might be in part mediated by Hcy influence on the TAS.