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Polymorphisms and Risk of Ischemic Stroke (POLARIS) study: rationale and design.
European neurology - 1 Jan 2004
Pruissen D M O, Kappelle L J, Algra A
Abstract excerpt
Twin and family-based studies indicate that genetic factors might be involved in the risk of transient ischemic attack (TIA) and ischemic stroke (IS). Identification of genetic risk factors for new vascular events after cerebral ischemia may target secondary prevention. The overall aim of POLARIS is to study which polymorphisms predispose to new vascular events after TIA/IS and to assess their predictive value....
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