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Ischaemic stroke subtypes and their genetic basis: a comprehensive meta-analysis of small and large vessel stroke.
European neurology - 1 Jan 2009
Rao Rohit, Tah Vikas, Casas Juan Pablo, Hingorani Aroon, Whittaker John, Smeeth Liam, Sharma Pankaj
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: The extent to which genetic effects on the different subtypes of small (SVD) and large vessel disease (LVD) ischaemic stroke differ remains controversial. METHODS: A comprehensive genetic meta-analysis of all genes investigated by ischaemic stroke subtype was conducted. Odds ratio (OR) and 95% confidence intervals (CI) were determined for each gene disease association. RESULTS: From the initial search...
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