Is homocysteine 66 serious?

The normal value of homocysteine is 5-15μmol/L. Homocysteine 66μmol/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 the index and whether there is timely treatment.

Lack of folic acid, vitamin B6 and other nutrients in the body can affect homocysteine metabolism and cause an increase in the index. Generally, it is not serious. After standardized treatment, the normal level of homocysteine can be restored. If it is caused by H-type hypertension, hypothyroidism, etc., the prognosis is usually good, and it is not very serious. However, if it is caused by diseases such as cerebral infarction and acute myocardial infarction, it is generally more serious, and blindness, paralysis, heart failure and other consequences can occur. If not treated effectively, it can be life-threatening.

The patient needs further trace element examination, blood pressure measurement, brain CT, coronary angiography, etc. to confirm the diagnosis.