A common genetic factor underlies hypertension and other cardiovascular disorders

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Certain conditions characterised by blood vessel occlusion or vascular spasm have been found to cluster together in epidemiological studies. However the biological causes for these associations remain controversial. This study used a...

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Main Authors: Spector Tim D, Cherkas Lynn F, Williams Frances MK, MacGregor Alex J
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2004-11-01
Series:BMC Cardiovascular Disorders
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2261/4/20