Researchers pinpoint genetic identifier in deadly cardiovascular disease

Researchers pinpoint genetic identifier in deadly cardiovascular disease

A University of Alberta research team has found a genetic variant that can be used to identify which patients with pulmonary arterial hypertension need the most urgent care. "This could potentially save lives and health-care costs, and improve the well-being of both patients and their loved ones," says principal investigator Evangelos Michelakis, professor and associate chair of research for the Department of Medicine and director of the Cardiov…