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[Genetic factors in myocardial infarction--Results from a candidate gene and a genome-wide approach between beta blockers].
Herz - 1 Nov 2002
Hengstenberg Christian, Bröckel Ulrich, Holmer Stephan, Mayer Björn, Fischer Marcus, Baessler Andrea, Erdmann Jeanette, Lieb Wolfgang, Löwel Hannelore, Riegger Günter, Schunkert Heribert
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BACKGROUND: Coronary artery disease and myocardial infarction are the most frequent causes of death in the Western societies. Even nowadays, every second myocardial infarction is lethal and hits the patients unexpectedly without previous signs or symptoms. In order to install preventive measures...
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