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The ACE gene I/D polymorphism is not associated with the blood pressure and cardiovascular benefits of ACE inhibition.
Hypertension (Dallas, Tex. : 1979) - 1 Sept 2003
Harrap Stephen B, Tzourio Christophe, Cambien François, Poirier Odette, Raoux Segolene, Chalmers John, Chapman Neil, Colman Samuel, Leguennec Solenn, MacMahon Stephen, Neal Bruce, Ohkubo Takayoshi, Woodward Mark
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The insertion/deletion (I/D) polymorphism of the angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) gene might have consequences for the risks of vascular diseases. We examined the ACE genotype and the effects of a perindopril-based blood pressure-lowering regimen on macrovascular events, dementia, and cognitiv...
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