Opposite causal effects of birthweight on myocardial infarction and atrial fibrillation and the distinct mediating pathways: a Mendelian randomization study
Abstract Background Previous observational studies have documented an inverse association of birthweight with myocardial infarction (MI) but a positive association with atrial fibrillation (AF). However, the causality of these associations and the underlying mediating pathways remain unclear. We aim...
Main Authors: | , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2023-12-01
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Series: | Cardiovascular Diabetology |
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Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s12933-023-02062-5 |