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December 1, 1966Journal of Medical GeneticsOpen Access

The Increased Risk of Death from Ischaemic Heart Disease in First Degree Relatives of 121 Men and 96 Women with Ischaemic Heart Disease

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Why the study?

What is the risk of death from ischaemic heart disease and all causes among first degree relatives of patients with ischaemic heart disease?

Population

First degree relatives of 121 men and 96 women with ischaemic heart disease

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Authors

JSJ. SlackKEK. Evans

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The study investigates the familial risk of death from ischaemic heart disease and all causes in first-degree relatives of affected patients.

Key Points

  • To assess the risk of death from ischaemic heart disease in first degree relatives of patients with the condition.
  • Data collected from 121 men and 96 women diagnosed with ischaemic heart disease.
  • Mortality rates among their first degree relatives were estimated and analyzed.
  • Increased mortality risk from ischaemic heart disease was observed among first degree relatives.
  • Family history significantly correlates with higher death rates from cardiovascular diseases.

Structured PICO

What is the risk of death from ischaemic heart disease and all causes among first degree relatives of patients with ischaemic heart disease?

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Population
First degree relatives of 121 men and 96 women with ischaemic heart disease
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Outcome
Death from ischaemic heart disease and death from all causeshard clinical

The study investigates the familial risk of death from ischaemic heart disease and all causes in first-degree relatives of affected patients.

Cite This Study

Slack et al. (1966) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a20cb65d1e51d9c7613e598https://doi.org/10.1136/jmg.3.4.239
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