Potential 'fountain of Youth' Gene Helps Prevent Stroke, Heart Attacks (IMAGE)

University of Virginia Health System

Potential 'fountain of Youth' Gene Helps Prevent Stroke, Heart Attacks

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This is an atherosclerotic lesion. Such lesions can rupture and cause heart attacks and strokes.

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UVA School of Medicine

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