Table 3 Casewise concordance rates by zygosity and heritability estimates of the four traits
From: A common genetic factor underlies hypertension and other cardiovascular disorders
| Â | twin type | total pairs | discordant pairs (+/-) | concordant pairs with trait (+/+) | casewise concordance (95% CI) | heritability (95% CI) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
HPT | MZ | 525 | 73 | 29 | 0.44 (0.34–0.55) | 0.64 (0.49–0.79) |
|  | DZ | 577 | 135 | 23 | 0.25 (0.17–0.34) |  |
RP | MZ | 525 | 75 | 18 | 0.32 (0.21–0.44) | 0.46 (0.30–0.63) |
|  | DZ | 577 | 111 | 10 | 0.15 (0.07–0.24) |  |
MIG | MZ | 525 | 144 | 60 | 0.46 (0.38–0.53) | 0.43 (0.30–0.55) |
|  | DZ | 577 | 186 | 40 | 0.30 (0.23–0.37) |  |
CAD | MZ | 525 | 55 | 8 | 0.23 (0.10–0.35) | 0.34 (0.13–0.55) |
|  | DZ | 577 | 72 | 2 | 0.05 (0.00–0.12) |  |