1 year ago
Indian-origin doctor identifies heart attack gene
London, Jan 3 - Millions of people around the world who are at risk of suffering a heart attack stand to benefit after scientists pinpointed the gene responsible for early hardening of arteries, according to a report published Saturday. Millions of people under the age of 40 are unaware that they suffer from early coronary artery disease, which in many cases leads to heart attacks in later life. ... read more

1 year ago
Genetic variation may lead to early cardiovascular disease
Researchers from Duke University Medical Center have identified a variation in a particular gene that increases susceptibility to early coronary artery disease. For years, scientists have known that the devastating, early-onset form of the disease was inherited, but they knew little about the gene- responsible until now. The results are published January 2 in the open-access journal ... read more

3 years ago
Single genetic defect causes early heart disease
A team of researchers from the United States and Iran has identified a genetic mutation that causes early onset coronary artery disease in members of a large Iranian family. The genetic mutation leads to heart disease by causing high blood pressure, high blood levels of bad cholesterol and diabetes, all risk factors for heart disease. Coronary artery disease is the leading cause of death worldwide ... read more