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Influence of Genetic Risk Factors on Coronary Heart Disease Occurrence in Afro-Caribbeans

BACKGROUND: Despite excessive rates of cardiovascular risk factors such as hypertension, diabetes, and obesity, Afro-Caribbeans have lower mortality rates from coronary heart disease (CHD) than do whites. This study evaluated the association of genetic risk markers previously identified in whites an...

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Autores principales: Larifla, Laurent, Beaney, Katherine E., Foucan, Lydia, Bangou, Jacqueline, Michel, Carl T., Martino, Jean, Velayoudom-Cephise, Fritz-Line, Cooper, Jackie A., Humphries, Steve E.
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: Pulsus Group 2016
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Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4977013/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/26971241
http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.cjca.2016.01.004