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Angiotensin-converting enzyme genotype, albuminuria and plasma fibrinogen in type 2 diabetes mellitus.
Wiener klinische Wochenschrift - 15 Dec 2003
Tkác Ivan, Salagovic Ján, Kozárová Miriam, Javorský Martin, Tkácová Ruzena, Kalina Ivan
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AIMS: Increased fibrinogen level is considered an important atherosclerosis risk factor. Patients with type 2 diabetes frequently have increased fibrinogen levels. The aim of the present study was to examine the effect of angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) gene polymorphism and the effects of the diabetic environment on plasma fibrinogen in type 2 diabetes. PATIENTS AND METHODS: The study group included 125...
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