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Chromosome 9p21 genetic variants are associated with myocardial infarction but not with ischemic stroke in a Taiwanese population.
Journal of investigative medicine : the official publication of the American Federation for Clinical Research - 1 Aug 2011
Lin Hsiu-Fen, Tsai Pei-Chien, Liao Yi-Chu, Lin Tsung-Hsien, Tai Chih-Ta, Juo Suh-Hang Hank, Lin Ruey-Tay
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BACKGROUND: Genetic variants on chromosome 9p21 confer a robust risk for coronary artery disease but inconsistent risk for stroke. This study investigated whether such genetic variants exert differential risks on myocardial infarction (MI) and ischemic stroke in a Taiwanese population. METHODS: The study recruited 425 MI patients, 687 patients with ischemic stroke, and 1377 healthy controls. Four key single...
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