Asymmetric dimethylarginine can reduce the generation of nitric oxide and endothelial progenitor cells by competitive inhibiting endogenous nitric oxide synthase, lead to vascular endothelial dysfunction, result in occurrence and development of atherosclerosis,coronary heart disease,hypertension,hyperlipidaemia,pulmonary hypertension and so on. This paper reviewed the mechanism of asymmetric dimethylarginine- induced cardiovascular disease,correlation between asymmetric dimethylarginine and cardiovascular d...