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Genetic Predisposition to LDL-C and Incident Type 2 Diabetes

JAMA Cardiology

This cohort study uses whole-exome sequencing, genome-wide genotyping, baseline lipid levels, and incident events to assess the association of genetic predisposition to low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) levels with incident type 2 diabetes risk in adult UK Biobank participants.

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Genetic predisposition to type 2 diabetes mellitus and aortic dissection: a Mendelian randomisation study

Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine

BackgroundThis Mendelian randomization (MR) study aimed to explore the causal relationship between the genetic predisposition to type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) and aortic dissection (AD), and to assess associations with genetically predicted glycemic traits.

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The Role of Genetics in Heart Disease: Can You Prevent It?

MIBHS

Heart disease remains one of the leading causes of death worldwide, often attributed to a mix of lifestyle choices, environmental factors, and genetic predispositions. While you can’t change your genetic code, having a family history of heart disease does not mean your fate is sealed.

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Physiology Friday #245: Fitness Protects against Neurodegenerative Diseases—Even in Those at the Greatest Risk

Physiologically Speaking

Insulin resistance and impaired glucose metabolism are risk factors for Alzheimer's disease, hence why the disease is sometimes referred to as ‘type 3 diabetes.’ dementia and Alzheimer’s) can be assessed using polygenic risk scores, which aggregate the effects of numerous genetic variants to estimate genetic predisposition.

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Thrombotic Thrombocytopenic Purpura: A Missed Cause in Stroke Prevention Guidelines

Stroke Journal

These guidelines emphasize modifiable risk factors and population-specific considerations, covering a range of cardiovascular conditions, including hypertension, diabetes, atherosclerotic disease, and genetic predispositions to stroke.

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Genetic predisposition to nephropathy and associated cardiovascular disease in people with type 1 diabetes: role of the angiotensinI-converting enzyme (ACE), and beyond; a narrative review

Cardiovascular Diabetology

Hypertension, cardiovascular disease and kidney failure are associated with persistent hyperglycaemia and the subsequent development of nephropathy in people with diabetes. Diabetic nephropathy is associated w.

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Gestational Diabetes and Future CVD

American College of Cardiology

What is the causality between genetic predisposition to gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) and the risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD)?