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Meta-analysis of the association between Apolipoprotein E polymorphism and risks of myocardial infarction.
BMC cardiovascular disorders - 24 Mar 2022
Shao Aiyu, Shi Jikang, Liang Zhuoshuai, Pan Lingfeng, Zhu Wenfei, Liu Sainan, Xu Jiayi, Guo Yanbo, Cheng Yi, Qiao Yichun
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BACKGROUND: Myocardial infarction (MI) remains the leading cause of death and disability among cardiovascular diseases worldwide. Studies show that elevated low-density lipid protein cholesterol (LDL-C) levels confer the highest absolute risk of MI, and Apolipoprotein E (ApoE) is implicated in regulating levels of triglycerides (TGs), cholesterol, and LDL-C. Our study aimed to evaluate the association between...
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