Journal article
Association Between a Literature-Based Genetic Risk Score and Cardiovascular Events in Women
Abstract
CONTEXT: While multiple genetic markers associated with cardiovascular disease have been identified by genome-wide association studies, their aggregate effect on risk beyond traditional factors is uncertain, particularly among women.
OBJECTIVE: To test the predictive ability of a literature-based genetic risk score for cardiovascular disease.
Authors
Paynter NP; Chasman DI; Paré G; Buring JE; Cook NR; Miletich JP; Ridker PM
Journal
JAMA: The Journal of the American Medical Association, Vol. 303, No. 7, pp. 631–637
Publisher
American Medical Association (AMA)
Publication Date
February 17, 2010
DOI
10.1001/jama.2010.119
ISSN
0098-7484