rs116919579 CCDC26 premature atrial contraction

Key takeaways

  • This variant is linked to premature atrial contraction frequency with a reported effect size of 4.7 p=3e-6 in about 4000 individuals
  • The risk allele T is associated with higher frequency of this cardiac event
  • No strong evidence for other health traits

Key takeaways

  • This variant is linked to premature atrial contraction frequency with a reported effect size of 4.7 p=3e-6 in about 4000 individuals
  • The risk allele T is associated with higher frequency of this cardiac event
  • No strong evidence for other health traits

What the research says This variant rs116919579 in CCDC26 is associated with premature atrial contraction frequency PMID 36267918 The effect size reported is 4.7 p=3e-6

Reported associations Premature atrial contraction frequency is linked to higher frequency of this cardiac event with a reported effect size of 4.7 p=3e-6 in about 4000 individuals PMID 36267918

Evidence quality The GWAS includes approximately 4000 participants and reports a p-value of 3e-6 indicating strong statistical significance PMID 36267918 No conflicting findings are reported in the supplied data

Lifestyle considerations No lifestyle considerations on file for this variant.

Frequently asked questions

What does rs116919579 mean?

It is a genetic variant in the CCDC26 gene that has been linked to premature atrial contractions with a small effect size p=3e-6

Is this variant common?

The GWAS includes about 4000 people and the p-value is low indicating it is associated but not rare

Can I change my risk?

No specific lifestyle changes are recommended for this variant as no strong evidence supports them