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Genetics of coronary artery disease in the 21st century.
Clinical cardiology - 1 Sept 2012
Roberts Robert, Stewart Alexandre F R
Abstract excerpt
Coronary artery disease (CAD) is still the number-one killer in the world, and clinical trials indicate that it is preventable. Mortality and morbidity can be reduced by at least 30% to 40% by treating known risk factors. Genetic susceptibility is claimed to account for 50% of predisposition. The challenge of preventing CAD in this century, as claimed by some investigators, will require a more comprehensive...
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