Causal Associations between Paternal Longevity and Risks of Cardiovascular Diseases.

Mengjin HuXiaoning WangJiangshan TanJingang YangXiaojin GaoYue-Jin Yang

Published in: Journal of cardiovascular development and disease (2022)

Our MR analyses supported a causal role of paternal longevity for decreased risks of coronary heart disease and peripheral artery disease, which highlighted the need for better monitoring and intervention of cardiovascular diseases in populations with premature paternal death.

Keyphrases

cardiovascular disease
peripheral artery disease
human health
randomized controlled trial
drosophila melanogaster
magnetic resonance
risk assessment
cardiovascular risk factors
type diabetes
cardiovascular events
magnetic resonance imaging
metabolic syndrome