Cardiovascular Research
Scientists work to identify genes that contribute to early heart attack risk
Published in Gene Therapy Weekly, December 21st, 2006
"If we can identify people in their teens and early adult life who have a genetic predisposition to develop atherosclerosis, we can manage their risk factors for heart disease and stroke sooner and more aggressively," said David Herrington, MD, MHS, professor of cardiology at Wake Forest and lead investigator.
Other participating centers are Cedars Sinai Medical Center, Louisiana State University (LSU) Health Sciences Center in New Orleans,...
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Source: Gene Therapy Weekly (2006-12-21)
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