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A genetic risk score predicts cardiovascular events in patients with stable coronary artery disease.
International journal of cardiology - 15 Aug 2017
Christiansen Morten Krogh, Nyegaard Mette, Larsen Sanne Bøjet, Grove Erik Lerkevang, Würtz Morten, Neergaard-Petersen Søs, Hvas Anne-Mette, Jensen Henrik Kjærulf, Kristensen Steen Dalby
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BACKGROUND: Genetic risk scores (GRSs) may predict cardiovascular risk in community-based populations. However, studies investigating the association with recurrent cardiovascular events in patients with established coronary artery disease (CAD) are conflicting. METHODS: We genotyped 879 patients with high-risk stable CAD and created a GRS based on 45 single nucleotide polymorphisms previously reported to be...
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