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A common variant at 9p21 is associated with sudden and arrhythmic cardiac death.
Circulation - 24 Nov 2009
Newton-Cheh Christopher, Cook Nancy R, VanDenburgh Martin, Rimm Eric B, Ridker Paul M, Albert Christine M
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Although a heritable basis for sudden cardiac death (SCD) is suggested by the impact of family history on SCD risk, common genetic determinants have been difficult to identify. We hypothesized that a common variant at chromosome 9p21 related to myocardial infarction would influence SC...
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