Cardiovascular measures from abdominal MRI provide insights into abdominal vessel genetic architecture

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Authors

Nicolas Basty · University of Westminster

Elena P. Sorokin

Marjola Thanaj · University of Westminster

Brandon Whitcher · University of Westminster

Yi Liu

Jimmy Bell · University of Westminster

E. Louise Thomas · University of Westminster

Madeleine Cule ·

Abstract

This study illustrates the value of non-specific abdominal MRI for exploring cardiovascular disease risk in cohort studies, and identifies novel genetic associations with vascular dimensions.

Topics & Keywords

Genetic Associations and Epidemiology Functional Brain Connectivity Studies Renin-Angiotensin System Studies

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Communications Medicine

Volume 6, Issue 1, pp. 70-70

DOI: 10.1038/s43856-025-01242-6

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