Association between Methylmalonic Acid and Abdominal Aortic Calcification in Adults: A Cross-Sectional Study
Jun Chen,
Yingwen Lin,
Zhonghua Teng
et al.
Abstract:Objective: Methylmalonic acid (MMA) buildup has recently been suggested to contribute to the onset of both age-related conditions and cardiovascular disorders. This research was aimed at examining the link between MMA and abdominal aortic calcification (AAC).
Methods: Data from the 2013–2014 National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) were analyzed. Serum MMA levels were determined through LC-MS/MS, and MMA levels 250 nmol/L or above were considered high. Dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry was use… Show more
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