Study Status: Recruiting
Recruit Status: Recruiting
Study Type: Observational
Official Title: The Genetic Basis of Acquired Heart Disease in Africa
Brief Summary:
Background:
- An acquired heart disease is one that a person gets after they are born. Two of these are rheumatic heart disease (RHD) and endomyocardial fibrosis (EMF). They are found more commonly in people who live in Africa than in other places in the world. Researchers want to learn more about these diseases. They especially want to know what role genes and other factors play in them.
Objective:
- To identify genetic risk factors for RHD and EMF in sub-Saharan Africa.
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