Genetic contributors toward increased risk for ischemic heart disease
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 …
significant cause of death worldwide. In 2002, it accounted for 38.0% of all deaths in the US …
Single nucleotide polymorphisms that influence lipid metabolism: interaction with dietary factors
D Corella, JM Ordovas - Annu. Rev. Nutr., 2005 - annualreviews.org
▪ Abstract Cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk is the result of complex interactions between
genetic and environmental factors. During the past few decades, much attention has focused …
genetic and environmental factors. During the past few decades, much attention has focused …
Reliable low-density DNA array based on allele-specific probes for detection of 118 mutations causing familial hypercholesterolemia
D Tejedor, S Castillo, P Mozas, E Jiménez… - Clinical …, 2005 - academic.oup.com
Background: Patients with familial hypercholesterolemia (FH) have a high risk of premature
cardiovascular disease (PCVD). Mutations in the LDL receptor (LDLR) gene and the …
cardiovascular disease (PCVD). Mutations in the LDL receptor (LDLR) gene and the …
Polymorphisms in four genes related to triglyceride and HDL-cholesterol levels in the general Japanese population in 2000
H Arai, A Yamamoto, Y Matsuzawa, Y Saito… - … of atherosclerosis and …, 2005 - jstage.jst.go.jp
We studied the association of six common polymorphisms of four genes related to lipid
metabolism with serum lipid levels. We selected single-nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) in …
metabolism with serum lipid levels. We selected single-nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) in …
Family history of coronary heart disease: evidence-based applications
MA Crouch, R Gramling - Primary Care: Clinics in office …, 2005 - primarycare.theclinics.com
Despite many advances in the management of cardiovascular risk factors, atherosclerotic
cardiovascular disease continues to be the dominant cause of death in the United States for …
cardiovascular disease continues to be the dominant cause of death in the United States for …
Lipids for psychiatrists-an overview
IS Young - Journal of Psychopharmacology, 2005 - journals.sagepub.com
Serum cholesterol is a major risk factor for cardiovascular disease. Total cholesterol, LDL
cholesterol and triglycerides are positively related to cardiovascular disease, while HDL …
cholesterol and triglycerides are positively related to cardiovascular disease, while HDL …
Plasma kinetics of free and esterified cholesterol in familial hypercholesterolemia: effects of simvastatin
RD Santos, APM Chacra, A Morikawa, CC Vinagre… - Lipids, 2005 - Springer
The objective of this study was to evaluate the kinetics of both free and esterified forms of
cholesterol contained in a emulsion that binds to LDL receptors (LDE) in subjects with …
cholesterol contained in a emulsion that binds to LDL receptors (LDE) in subjects with …
Hipercolesterolemia familiar. Criterios diagnósticos y tratamientos actuales
E Aguillo - Endocrinología y Nutrición, 2005 - Elsevier
La hipercolesterolemia familiar es un trastorno hereditario autosómico dominante del
metabolismo de las lipoproteínas, que se caracteriza por unas concentraciones plasmáticas …
metabolismo de las lipoproteínas, que se caracteriza por unas concentraciones plasmáticas …
Genetic lipoprotein disorders and coronary atherosclerosis
M Alawadhi, G Thanassoulis, M Marcil… - Current atherosclerosis …, 2005 - Springer
Familial lipoprotein disorders are seen frequently in subjects with premature coronary artery
disease. The genetic basis for several dyslipoproteinemias has been elucidated in the past …
disease. The genetic basis for several dyslipoproteinemias has been elucidated in the past …
Lipids, atherogenesis and coronary risk
JRB Evia - Revista Mexicana de Patología Clínica y Medicina de …, 2005 - medigraphic.com
For over three decades it has been recognized that a high level of total blood cholesterol,
particularly in the form of LDL cholesterol (LDL-C), is a major risk factor for developing …
particularly in the form of LDL cholesterol (LDL-C), is a major risk factor for developing …