Author:
Wang Xiaoya,Li Wudi,Xiang Meixiang
Abstract
BackgroundFunctional vitamin B12 deficiency is common in cardiovascular diseases (CVDs), such as heart failure and myocardial infarction. Methylmalonic acid (MMA) is a specific and sensitive marker of vitamin B12 deficiency. However, there are scarce data in regard to the relationship between MMA and CVDs.Materials and methodsIn this cross-sectional study, we analyzed data of 5,313 adult participants of the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) 2013–2014. Associations between MMA and other variables were assessed with linear regression models. Univariable and multivariable logistic regression models were employed to explore the association between MMA and CVDs.ResultsThe weighted prevalence of CVDs was 8.8% in the general population of the USA. Higher MMA levels were found in participants with CVDs (p < 0.001). Linear regression models revealed positive associations between serum MMA level and age (p < 0.001), glycohemoglobin (p = 0.023), fasting glucose (p = 0.044), mean cell volume (p = 0.038), and hypertension (p = 0.003). In the multivariable logistic model adjusting for age, gender, ethnicity, smoking, hypertension, glycohemoglobin, body mass index (BMI), low-density lipoprotein-cholesterol (LDL-C), renal dysfunction and vitamin B12, serum MMA (adjusted odds ratio, 3.08; 95% confidence interval: 1.63–5.81, p = 0.002, per ln nmol/L increment) was associated with CVDs.ConclusionOur study demonstrated that elevated serum MMA levels were independently associated with the presence of CVDs and may be used to predict the occurrence of CVDs.
Subject
Cardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine
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