Moreover, several studies have found an association between the rs2107595 polymorphism of the HDAC9 gene and the onset and progression of carotid atherosclerosis [12], ischemic and hemorrhagic stroke [15, 16], large vessel atherosclerotic stroke (LVAS) [14], and atherosclerotic coronary artery disease [17]. Here, HDAC9 is linked to carotid atherosclerosis.