Suppose we knew all the genes involved in cardiovascular health - which ones contribute to risk, which contribute to protection, and how much each contributes individually and in combination.

1992 article discussing discovery of a gene that predisposes individuals to atherosclerosis.

A new study shows that a woman's genetic makeup can reveal how well hormone replacement therapy will reduce her risk of developing heart disease.

Researchers who were looking for the reason why simple aspirin use protects some people from developing heart attacks have traced the mechanism back to a specific genetic factor present on the surface of clotting cells called platelets.