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Novel genetic predictors of venous thromboembolism risk in African Americans.
Blood - 14 Apr 2016
Hernandez Wenndy, Gamazon Eric R, Smithberger Erin, O'Brien Travis J, Harralson Arthur F, Tuck Matthew, Barbour April, Kittles Rick A, Cavallari Larisa H, Perera Minoli A
Abstract excerpt
Venous thromboembolism (VTE) is the third most common life-threatening cardiovascular condition in the United States, with African Americans (AAs) having a 30% to 60% higher incidence compared with other ethnicities. The mechanisms underlying population differences in the risk of VTE are poorly understood. We conducted the first genome-wide association study in AAs, comprising 578 subjects, followed by...
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