HDAC9 and ischemic stroke: (2019) demonstrate HDAC9's role in altering VSMC phenotype, and associations with myocardial infarction, ischemic stroke, and pulse pressure have been reported (Traylor et al., 2012, Bellenguez et al., 2012, Malik et al., 2016, Malik et al., 2017, Nikpay et al., 2015, Kato et al., 2015).