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What Causes Premature Coronary Artery Disease?
Current atherosclerosis reports - 1 Jun 2024
Le Ann, Peng Helen, Golinsky Danielle, Di Scipio Matteo, Lali Ricky, Paré Guillaume
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PURPOSE OF REVIEW: This review provides an overview of genetic and non-genetic causes of premature coronary artery disease (pCAD). RECENT FINDINGS: pCAD refers to coronary artery disease (CAD) occurring before the age of 65 years in women and 55 years in men. Both genetic and non-genetic risk factors may contribute to the onset of pCAD. Recent advances in the genetic epidemiology of pCAD have revealed the...
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