Article
The genetics of cerebrovascular disease.
Bailliere's clinical neurology - 1 Aug 1995
Brass L M, Alberts M J
Abstract excerpt
Genetics contribute to all aspects of cerebrovascular disease from the underlying pathology, through acute neuronal injury, to recovery and long-term prognosis. By understanding better the genetic contribution to the risk for cerebrovascular disease we can work toward the day when simple genetic tests can be used to assess an individual's risk for stroke (and cardiovascular disease) in the same way that we now...
Topics
- Cerebrovascular Disorders
- DNA Mutational Analysis
- Genetic Testing
- Genetic Therapy
- Humans
- Phenotype
- Risk Factors
- Twin Studies as Topic