Genetics
Researchers' work from the United States and Japan adds to genetics body of knowledge
Published in Pain and Central Nervous System Week, October 23rd, 2006
Study 1: Genetic polymorphisms of the adrenoceptors are associated with an increased risk of cardiac abnormalities after subarachnoid hemorrhage.
According to researchers in the United States, "Cardiac abnormalities occur commonly after subarachnoid hemorrhage (SAH) and may be caused by excessive release of catecholamines from the myocardial sympathetic nerves. We hypothesized that adrenoceptor polymorphisms resulting in greater catecholamine sensitivity would be associated with an increased risk of cardiac injury."
J.G. Zaroff and colleagues at...
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