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Effect of ACE inhibitors on angiographic restenosis after coronary stenting (PARIS): a randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial.
Lancet (London, England) - 28 Apr 2001
Meurice T, Bauters C, Hermant X, Codron V, VanBelle E, Mc Fadden E P, Lablanche J, Bertrand M E, Amouyel P
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: The DD genotype for the angiotensin-I converting enzyme (ACE I) deletion allele (D) polymorphism is a possible genetic risk factor for restenosis after coronary stent implantation. We aimed to establish whether or not blockade of ACE with high doses of ACE inhibitors could reduce this risk of angiographic restenosis. METHODS: We characterised the ACE I/D polymorphism in 345 consecutive patients who...
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