Asymmetric Dimethylarginine (ADMA) details
What Asymmetric Dimethylarginine (ADMA) shows
ADMA (asymmetric dimethylarginine) is a naturally occurring compound formed when proteins in your body are broken down. It blocks the enzyme that makes nitric oxide, a molecule that helps your blood vessels relax and stay healthy. It is measured to look at the health of the blood vessel lining and as an additional marker of cardiovascular risk. A higher level is linked with reduced nitric oxide, stiffer or less responsive blood vessels and a higher risk of heart and blood vessel disease, and levels also rise when kidney function is reduced. A lower level is generally not a concern. ADMA is not a standalone test for heart disease and is read alongside your other cardiovascular and kidney results.
Tests that include Asymmetric Dimethylarginine (ADMA)
This test measures levels of ADMA (asymmetric dimethylarginine) and SDMA (symmetric dimethylarginine) in the blood, which are compounds made in your body as proteins are degraded. ADMA and SDMA are indicators that may help in assessing the risk for cardiovascular disease in individuals with multiple risk factors.
- Asymmetric Dimethylarginine (ADMA) Asymmetric dimethylarginine is a natural compound that blocks nitric oxide production in blood vessels, measured as a marker of blood vessel health and cardiovascular risk.
- Symmetric Dimethylarginine (SDMA) Measures symmetric dimethylarginine (SDMA), a substance cleared by the kidneys, studied as a marker of kidney function and cardiovascular risk.
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