▪ Abstract Atherosclerosis, the primary cause of coronary artery disease (CAD) and stroke, is
a disorder with multiple genetic and environmental contributions. Genetic-epidemiologic …

Atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (CVD) is a major health problem in the United States
and around the world. Evidence accumulated over decades convincingly demonstrates that …

Cardiovascular disease is a leading cause of mortality in the United States, and is a
significant cause of death worldwide. In 2002, it accounted for 38.0% of all deaths in the US …

Atherosclerotic coronary artery disease (CAD) comprises a broad spectrum of clinical
entities that include asymptomatic subclinical atherosclerosis and its clinical complications …

Understanding the genetic basis of coronary artery disease (CAD) can improve
management and prevention. Family and twin studies, animal models and gene association …

There is substantial evidence that genetic factors contribute to coronary artery disease
(CAD). Currently, family history collection and interpretation is the best method for identifying …

Atherosclerosis is a complex multifocal arterial disease involving interactions of multiple
genetic and environmental factors. Advances in techniques of molecular genetics have …

A positive family history is frequently reported by patients with coronary artery disease (CAD)
or myocardial infarction. For risk stratification, it is crucial to distinguish between accidental …

Coronary artery disease (CAD) is the leading cause of death and disability worldwide, and
its prevalence is expected to increase in the coming years. CAD events are caused by the …

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