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Angiotensin-converting enzyme polymorphisms and their potential impact on left ventricular myocardial geometry after aortic valve surgery.
The Journal of heart valve disease - 1 Nov 2003
Knez Igor, Renner Wilfried, Maier Robert, Rehak Peter, Rienmüller Rainer, Pilsl Martin, Stanger Olaf, Mircic Aleksandar, Dacar Drago, Szalay Zoltan, Martinovic Ivo, Vogt Paul R, Rigler Bruno
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND AND AIM OF THE STUDY: Genetic variants of the angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) cascade may influence left ventricular myocardial mass (LVMM) regression after aortic valve surgery. Postoperative long-term changes in LV indices were investigated in patients with asymptomatic aortic regurgitation (AR) and symptomatic aortic stenosis (AS) and related to alleles of ACE polymorphisms. METHODS: A total of...
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