Items for "genetic"

Factor XIII Val34Leu variant and the risk of myocardial infarction. A meta-analysis

Genetic factors are thought to contribute to the pathogenesis of acute myocardial infarction (AMI). A common variant of factor XIII (FXIII), FXIII Val34Leu, may be protective against developing an AMI, but various studies show conflicting results...

Keywords: factor XIII, genetic, meta-analysis, myocardial infarction, risk factor