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The relation between apolipoprotein E (APOE) genotype and peripheral artery disease in patients at high risk for cardiovascular disease.
Atherosclerosis - 1 Mar 2016
Koopal Charlotte, Geerlings Mirjam I, Muller Majon, de Borst G J, Algra Ale, van der Graaf Yolanda, Visseren Frank L J
Abstract excerpt
INTRODUCTION: The apolipoprotein E gene (APOE) is associated with coronary heart disease and stroke, but the relation with peripheral artery disease (PAD) is unknown. We investigated the relation of APOE genotype with PAD and other types of vascular disease. METHODS: The cross-sectional association between APOE genotype and ankle-brachial index (ABI) and vascular disease prevalence; and the prospective relation...
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