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The Role of Genetics in Heart Disease Risk

AMS Cardiology

It encompasses a range of conditions, including coronary artery disease, heart failure and arrhythmias. While lifestyle factors such as diet, exercise and smoking play a significant role in the development of heart disease, genetics also contribute substantially.

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Sex-Specific Association Between Genetic Risk of Psychiatric Disorders and Cardiovascular Diseases

Circulation: Genomic and Precision Medicine

The female-specific positive association of PGSMDwith CAD risk was replicated in BioVU.CONCLUSIONS:Genetic predisposition to MD confers a greater risk of CVDs in females versus males, even in the absence of any depression diagnosis.