[Genetic markers of susceptibility to myocardial infarct]

The study with the two genetic markers--HLA antigens and the pattern of dermatoglyphics--provides strong evidence for the fact that there is a genetic predisposition to coronary heart disease. The dermatoglyphic pattern has been found to be a more reliable marker of predisposition to this disease than HLA antigens. The decisive rules derived from the study may be used in the assessment of a genetic risk for this cardiovascular abnormality.