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Relationship between ACE-DD polymorphism and diastolic performance in healthy subjects.
Scandinavian cardiovascular journal : SCJ - 1 May 2004
Di Pasquale Pietro, Cannizzaro Sergio, Scalzo Sebastiano, Giubilato Alfonso, Maringhini Giorgio, Giambanco Francesco, Sarullo Filippo, Tarsia Giandomenico, Giammanco Marco, Gaspare Parrinello, Paterna Salvatore
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BACKGROUND: The ACE-D allele has been associated with cardiovascular disease. The study evaluates the relationship between the ACE-ID genotypes and diastolic function in healthy subjects after 6 years of follow-up. METHODS: Two hundred and seventy-five healthy volunteers aged 25-55 years had normal physical examination, 12-lead ECG, acceptable echocardiographic windows and echocardiogram at entry. Venous blood...
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