The Leipzig (LIFE) Heart Study biobank confirms the association of the 9p21 genetic locus with CAD and reveals a novel, stronger association specifically with left main coronary artery disease.
No takes yet. Share an insight, caveat, or question.
May inform LMCAD risk models; extends 9p21 associations observationally but leaves clinical utility open.
Beutner et al. (2011) studied this question.
Synapse has enriched 5 closely related papers on similar clinical questions. Consider them for comparative context: