TY - CHAP M1 - Book, Section TI - Folic Acid Deficiency A1 - Bissonnette, Bruno A1 - Luginbuehl, Igor A1 - Engelhardt, Thomas PY - 2019 T2 - Syndromes: Rapid Recognition and Perioperative Implications, 2e AB - Folic acid is a B-complex vitamin that is essential for protein synthesis and erythropoiesis. Megaloblastic anemia resulting from folic acid deficiency secondary either to dietary deficiency or malabsorption syndrome. A genetically transmitted disorder with poor prognosis unless folinic acid is regularly administered. Patients with folate deficiency and elevated homocysteine (Hcy) levels have increased risk of cerebrovascular and cardiovascular disease. SN - PB - McGraw-Hill Education CY - New York, NY Y2 - 2024/03/28 UR - accessanesthesiology.mhmedical.com/content.aspx?aid=1164070203 ER -