Gene Polymorphism and Serum Levels of Interlukine-18 in Patients with Coronary Artery Disease and Type-2 Diabetes Mellitus

Atherosclerosis is a multifactorial disease that develops from childhood and ultimately can lead to death. The clinical manifestations of atherosclerosis include Myocardial Infarction (MI), stroke and Sudden Cardiac Death (SCD). The prevalence of the disease is high, and approximately 50% of all deaths globally can be attributed to atherosclerosis.