A medical record-linked biorepository to identify novel biomarkers for atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease
Background: Atherosclerotic vascular disease (AVD), a leading cause of morbidity and mortality, is increasing in prevalence in the developing world. We describe an approach to establish a biorepository linked to medical records with the eventual goal of facilitating discovery of biomarkers for AVD.
| Main Authors: | , , |
|---|---|
| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
| Published: |
Magdi Yacoub Institute
2012-03-01
|
| Series: | Global Cardiology Science & Practice |
| Online Access: | http://www.qscience.com/doi/pdf/10.5339/gcsp.2013.10 |
| Summary: | Background: Atherosclerotic vascular disease (AVD), a leading cause of morbidity and mortality, is increasing in prevalence in the developing world. We describe an approach to establish a biorepository linked to medical records with the eventual goal of facilitating discovery of biomarkers for AVD. |
|---|---|
| ISSN: | 2305-7823 |