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Association of APOL1 With Heart Failure With Preserved Ejection Fraction in Postmenopausal African American Women.
JAMA cardiology - 1 Aug 2018
Franceschini Nora, Kopp Jeffrey B, Barac Ana, Martin Lisa W, Li Yun, Qian Huijun, Reiner Alex P, Pollak Martin, Wallace Robert B, Rosamond Wayne D, Winkler Cheryl A
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Importance: APOL1 genotypes are associated with kidney diseases in African American individuals and may influence cardiovascular disease and mortality risk, but findings have been inconsistent. Objective: To discern whether high-risk APOL1 genotypes are associated with cardiovascular disease and stroke in postmenopausal African American women, who are at high risk for these outcomes. Design, Setting, and...
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