The combination of 9p21.3 genotype and biomarker profile improves a peripheral artery disease risk prediction model

In conclusion, a model including a panel of biomarkers, which includes both genomic information (which is reflective of heritable risk) and metabolic information (which integrates environmental exposures), predicts the presence or absence of PAD better than established risk models, suggesting clinical utility for the diagnosis of PAD.

Source: Vascular Medicine recent issues - February 20, 2014 Category: Internal Medicine Authors: Downing, K. P., Nead, K. T., Kojima, Y., Assimes, T., Maegdefessel, L., Quertermous, T., Cooke, J. P., Leeper, N. J. Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research