Vitamin B12 aids Heart Surgery Recovery
Clinical Study Title:
Decreased rate of coronary restenosis after lowering of plasma homocysteine
levels.
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English Summary: |
This
study looked at the use of a b-vitamin supplement
complex including folate, b12 and b6 on the restenosis
after a coronary angioplasty. A total of 205 participants
were given either the b-vitamin complex or a placebo
daily for a total of 6 months past surgery. The participants
who were taking the b-vitamin complex had a slower
rate of resenosis post surgery, and also cut down
on post operative additional surgeries. This is a
cost effective adjunctive treatment to coronary angioplasty.
The use of the vitamin b12, b6 and folate supplements
aids in recovery after heart surgery. |
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Authors:
Schnyder G. Roffi M. Pin R. Flammer Y. Lange H. Eberli FR. Meier
B. Turi ZG. Hess OM.
Institution:
Division of Cardiology, Swiss Cardiovascular Center Bern, University
Hospital.
Country of Publication:
United States
Source:
New England Journal of Medicine. 345(22):1593-600, 2001 Nov 29.
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