Hyperhomocysteinemia is a rare condition which predisposes to atherothrombosis. Recurrent
venous thromboembolism (VTE) with hyperhomocysteinemia is known but extremely uncommon.
Homocysteine levels of more than 22 umol/L can predispose to VTE in a middle-aged
women. We describe a case of a middle-aged woman, community ambulant with recurrent
VTE with intermediately high homocysteine levels. She had no other risk factors for
recurrent venous thrombosis. In our article, we also discuss hyperhomocysteinemia
and its link to VTE.
Keywords
antifactor Xa - cardiovascular risk factors - deep vein thrombosis - factor V Leiden
- hypertension - thrombophilia