An additional 13 gene variants increase the risk of heart disease

US scientists at Stanford University and colleagues around the world have discovered 13 new gene variants that may increase the risk of heart disease symptoms.

The results of the study are published in Nature Genetics.

Scientists say that with the discovery of these new gene variants plus 10 previously confirmed gene variants, it is possible to identify the signs of heart disease, thereby offering treatments. New and more effective.

The team of scientists conducted data analysis of 14 previous studies of the entire human genome for more than 22,000 patients in Europe with a history of heart attack or coronary heart disease and 60,000 Healthy people make comparison records.

Dr. Themistocles Assimes of Stanford University said: "Combining data from many different studies is very important to discover gene variants due to the complex genetic structure of heart disease ."

According to Dr. Assimes, the above analysis results show that a total of 23 gene variants have been identified, including seven gene variants related to the concentration of bad cholesterol (LDL) and a related gene variant. to hypertension - these are considered risk factors for heart disease.

However, other variants that are not linked to risk factors for cardiovascular disease are known - a finding that according to scientists may open new opportunities for future studies. hybrid

According to the World Health Organization (WHO), cardiovascular diseases are considered the leading cause of death in the world. Each year, an estimated 17.1 million people die from the disease and the cost of medical and treatment equipment also costs billions of dollars.

Habits such as smoking, drinking alcohol, eating unhealthy and not being able to exercise are factors that increase the risk of cardiovascular disease.