biostudies-literatureMatarin MIntramural NIH HHSNIA NIH HHSMedical Research Council139-55https://www.ebi.ac.uk/biostudies/studies/S-EPMC4003485biostudies-literatureUnknown267(2)In this review, we discuss the genetic factors in both the aetiology and treatment of ischaemic stroke. We discuss candidate gene association studies, family linkage studies and the more recent whole genome association studies and whole genome expression studies. We also briefly discuss genetic testing for stroke risk and genetic analysis of treatment complications.Journal of internal medicineThe genetics of ischaemic stroke.PMC4003485G0701075Z01 AG000958Z01 AG000958-06Meschia JHardy JMatarin MSingleton AfalseThe genetics of ischaemic stroke.In this review, we discuss the genetic factors in both the aetiology and treatment of ischaemic stroke. We discuss candidate gene association studies, family linkage studies and the more recent whole genome association studies and whole genome expression studies. We also briefly discuss genetic testing for stroke risk and genetic analysis of treatment complications.2010-01-01T00:00:00Z2010 Feb2024-12-03T21:07:59.071Z2019-03-27T01:27:15ZS-EPMC40034852017586310.1111/j.1365-2796.2009.02202.x