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Mendelian randomization analyses reveal causal relationship between liver volume and stroke.
Journal of stroke and cerebrovascular diseases : the official journal of National Stroke Association - 1 Aug 2024
Zhang Changyun, Li YuQiu, Yan Chuanzhu, Yu Huijuan, Zhang Xin
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BACKGROUND: Observational studies have suggested a potential association between abdominal viscera volume and increased risk of stroke. However, the causal relationship remains unclear. This study aims to utilize Mendelian randomization (MR) to explore the genetic causal relationship between them. METHODS: We conducted MR analysis to study the causal effects of five abdominal viscera volumes on stroke. The...
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