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A mendelian randomization analysis: The causal association between serum uric acid and atrial fibrillation
31 May 2020
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Observational studies have shown that high levels of serum uric acid (UA) were associated with atrial fibrillation (AF). However, the causal effect of urate on the risk of AF is still unknown. To clarify the potential causal association between UA and AF, we performed a Mendelian randomization (MR) analysis using genetic instrumental variables (IVs). MATERIALS AND METHODS: From the Korean GWAS dataset...
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