Analysis of Genetic Variants in the Glucocorticoid Receptor Gene and Stenosis of the Carotid Artery in a Polish Population with Coronary Artery Disease.

Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) are the leading cause of death worldwide. Early diagnosis and elimination of risk factors are crucial for better managing CVDs. Atherosclerosis, whose development might be associated with glucocorticoids (GCs), is a critical factor in the development of carotid artery (CA) stenosis and most other CVDs.