Association of Novel Locus With Rheumatic Heart Disease in Black African Individuals: Findings From the RHDGen Study.
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DOI: 10.1001/jamacardio.2021.1627
Abstract: Importance Rheumatic heart disease (RHD), a sequela of rheumatic fever characterized by permanent heart valve damage, is the leading cause of cardiac surgery in Africa. However, its pathophysiologic characteristics and genetics are poorly understood. Understanding… read more here.
Keywords: study; black african; african individuals; rheumatic heart ... See more keywords