Genetics of stroke--a review.

doi:10.1016/s0022-510x(97)00286-4

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Genetics of stroke--a review.

Journal of the neurological sciences - 8 Jan 1998

Rastenyte D, Tuomilehto J, Sarti C

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Evidence from twin and family shows that genetic factors contribute to the risk of stroke and that their role may be at least as important in stroke as in coronary heart disease. Additional support for the significance of genetic factors comes from other findings such as epidemiological data show...

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Cerebrovascular Disorders
Humans
Phenotype
Population
Twin Studies as Topic

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