title: Interpretation of Mendelian randomization studies and the search for causal pathways in atherothrombosis: the need for caution.
authors.forename: Paul M
authors.initials: PM
authors.lastname: Ridker
authors.forename: Nina P
authors.initials: NP
authors.lastname: Paynter
authors.forename: Jacqueline S
authors.initials: JS
authors.lastname: Danik
authors.forename: Robert J
authors.initials: RJ
authors.lastname: Glynn
mesh_terms: D015984:Causality; D003627:Data Interpretation, Statistical; D005189:False Positive Reactions; D020022:Genetic Predisposition to Disease / Q000453:epidemiology; D006801:Humans; D057182:Mendelian Randomization Analysis / Q000592:standards / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D008954:Models, Biological; D058226:Plaque, Atherosclerotic / Q000150:complications / Q000453:epidemiology* / Q000209:etiology / Q000235:genetics; D012307:Risk Factors; D015398:Signal Transduction / Q000235:genetics / Q000502:physiology; D013927:Thrombosis / Q000150:complications / Q000453:epidemiology* / Q000209:etiology / Q000235:genetics