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The association of 9p21-3 locus with coronary atherosclerosis: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
BMC medical genetics - 6 Jun 2014
Munir Muhammad S, Wang Zhen, Alahdab Fares, Steffen Mark W, Erwin Patricia J, Kullo Iftikhar J, Murad Mohammad Hassan
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BACKGROUND: Studies suggest that the 9p21-3 locus may influence susceptibility to myocardial infarction. We performed a systematic review and meta-analysis to assess whether this locus is associated with severity of coronary atherosclerosis and adverse clinical outcomes in those with known coronary disease. METHODS: Multiple electronic databases were searched from inception through August 2012. Studies examining...
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