Familial aggregation of myocardial infarction and coaggregation of myocardial infarction and autoimmune disease: a nationwide population-based cross-sectional study in Taiwan

Objective This study examined how a history of myocardial infarction (MI) in a person’s first-degree relatives affects that person’s risk of developing MI and autoimmune diseases. Design Nationwide population-based cross-sectional study Setting All healthcare facilities in Taiwan. Participants A total of 24 361 345 individuals were enrolled. Methods Using data from the National Health Insurance Research Database in Taiwan, we conducted a...