Association of APOE ε4 gene polymorphisms with myocardial infarction susceptibility: an updated meta-analysis with ethnicity stratification and credibility ceiling analysis
Myocardial infarction (MI) is a leading cause of disability and death worldwide. Apolipoprotein E (APOE) plays a key role in lipid metabolism, and its genetic polymorphisms have been implicated in atherosclerosis and coronary artery diseases. However, the association between the APOE ε4 polymorphism and MI risk remains...