The relation between Helicobacter pylori and atherosclerosis cannot be explained by a high homocysteine concentration

Background Recent studies have suggested that a chronic infection with Helicobacter pylori might be an independent risk factor for atherosclerosis. However, a direct role in atherogenesis is not plausible, since the bacterium has not been isolated from atherosclerotic lesions. An indirect mechanism...

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Veröffentlicht in:European journal of clinical investigation 2002-08, Vol.32 (8), p.549-555
Hauptverfasser: Bloemenkamp, D. G. M., Mali, W. P. Th. M., Tanis, B. C., Rosendaal, F. R., Van Den Bosch, M. A. A. J., Kemmeren, J. M., Algra, A., Visseren, F. L. J., Van Der Graaf, Y.
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