Article
Apolipoprotein E gene polymorphisms are associated with carotid plaque formation but not with intima-media wall thickening: results from the Perth Carotid Ultrasound Disease Assessment Study (CUDAS).
Stroke - 1 Apr 2003
Beilby John P, Hunt Clive C J, Palmer Lyle J, Chapman Caroline M L, Burley Jodi P, McQuillan Brendan M, Thompson Peter L, Hung Joseph
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE: Several studies have investigated the role of apolipoprotein E (apoE) polymorphisms on carotid intima-media thickness (IMT) with conflicting results. The objective of this study was to use a large, community-based population to investigate associations between apoE gene polymorphisms and cardiovascular disease-associated phenotypes: IMT, carotid artery plaque, and low- (LDL-C) and...
Read the complete abstract on PubMedTopics
Share this publication in a Topic to start or enrich a Post.