Is epsilon4 allele of apolipoprotein E associated with more severe end-organ damage in essential hypertension?

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The aim of the present study comparing patients with mild to moderate hypertension with controls, was to explore a possible association between hypertension-related target organ damage and evaluation found in the gene encoding apolipoprotein E (apo E) genotype. Detailed medical history was recorded and physical examination was performed for all patients in the study (88 hypertensives, 63 normotensive controls)....

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