[The contribution of genetics in the evaluation of cardiovascular risk].

Article

[The contribution of genetics in the evaluation of cardiovascular risk].

Archives des maladies du coeur et des vaisseaux - 1 Sept 1998

Amouyel P

Abstract excerpt

A family history of cardiovascular disease is an important factor in the evaluation of a given individual's cardiovascular risk. The determination of this factor may be congenital or acquired. Behavioural modes common to members of the same family may increase predisposition to cardiovascular dis...

Topics

Age Factors
Environment
Health Behavior
Heart Diseases
Humans
Hypertension
Molecular Biology
Mutation
Polymorphism, Genetic
Risk Factors
Twin Studies as Topic

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