Homocysteine 28.6 Is it serious and why?

The normal value of homocysteine is 5-15μmol/L, and homocysteine 28.6μmol/L indicates that the index is high. Whether it is serious or not needs to be judged according to the reasons for the increase of homocysteine and the timing of treatment.

Homocysteine should be detected on an empty stomach. If it is caused by H-type hypertension, the patient should improve his living habits in time and follow the doctor's advice. The prognosis is usually good and not very serious.

If it is caused by coronary atherosclerotic heart disease, acute myocardial infarction, etc., it is serious and can cause complications such as thromboembolism, arrhythmia, heart failure, etc., or even life-threatening.