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The Genetics of Cervical Artery Dissection
24 Apr 2009
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BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE: The pathophysiology of cervical artery dissections (CAD), a major cause of ischemic stroke in young adults, is poorly understood. Several arguments suggest a genetic predisposition. METHODS: We systematically reviewed all published data on genetic risk factors for CAD and performed a meta-analysis of association studies with the MTHFR C677T polymorphism. RESULTS: Rarely, CAD is associated...
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