Polygenic Risk Score for Coronary Heart Disease Modifies the Elevated Risk by Cigarette Smoking for Disease Incidence [Original Articles]
Conclusions:
Genetic predisposition to CHD modifies the associated increased CHD risk by smoking. The PRS has a better predictive use among never smokers compared with smokers.
Source: Circulation: Cardiovascular Genetics - Category: Cardiology Authors: Hindy, G., Wiberg, F., Almgren, P., Melander, O., Orho-Melander, M. Tags: Epidemiology, Lifestyle, Genetic, Association Studies, Coronary Artery Disease Original Articles Source Type: research
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