Der lange Weg von der positiven Familienanamnese zum Gen: Gentik des Herzinfarkets

Translated title of the contribution: Heart infarction genetics: Long way from positive family history to the gene

Jeanette Erdmann*, Arnika K. Wagner, Heribert Schunkert

*Corresponding author for this work

Abstract

Myocardial Infarction in a first-degree relative is an established cardiovascular risk factor. Twin and family studies revealed an estimate for heritability (h2) of up to 60 % for Myocardial Infarction. Major cardiovascular risk factors including hypercholesterinemia, hypertension and diabetes mellitus are also in part genetically determined. Several genomic variants have been identified that increase the risk for cardiovascular diseases. Genome wide association studies identified further common risk alleles that contribute to the manifestation of coronary artery disease, many by yet unknown mechanisms.

Translated title of the contributionHeart infarction genetics: Long way from positive family history to the gene
Original languageGerman
JournalChemie in Unserer Zeit
Volume43
Issue number5
Pages (from-to)288-295
Number of pages8
ISSN0009-2851
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 10.2009

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