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Genetic testing for early detection of individuals at risk of coronary heart disease and monitoring response to therapy: challenges and promises.
Current atherosclerosis reports - 1 Oct 2011
Superko H Robert, Roberts Robert, Agatston Arthur, Frohwein Stephen, Reingold Jason S, White Thomas J, Sninsky John J, Margolis Basil, Momary Kathryn M, Garrett Brenda C, King Spencer B
Abstract excerpt
Coronary heart disease (CHD) often presents suddenly with little warning. Traditional risk factors are inadequate to identify the asymptomatic high-risk individuals. Early identification of patients with subclinical coronary artery disease using noninvasive imaging modalities would allow the early adoption of aggressive preventative interventions. Currently, it is impractical to screen the entire population with...
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