Article
DNA Methylation Signatures of Cardiovascular Health Provide Insights Into Diseases
14 Jul 2025
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: The association of overall cardiovascular health (CVH) with changes in DNA methylation (DNAm) has not been well characterized. METHODS: We calculated the American Heart Association’s Life’s Essential 8 score to reflect CVH in 5 cohorts with diverse backgrounds (mean age 54 years, 55% women, and enrollment year ranging from 1989 to 2012). Epigenome-wide association studies (EWAS) for Life’s Essential 8...
