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Polymorphism of the angiotensin-converting enzyme gene affects the outcome of acute respiratory distress syndrome.
Critical care medicine - 1 Apr 2006
Jerng Jih-Shuin, Yu Chong-Jen, Wang Hao-Chien, Chen Kuan-Yu, Cheng Shih-Lung, Yang Pan-Chyr
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OBJECTIVE: There has been increasing evidence that angiotensin II may play an important role in the pathogenesis and in the evolution of acute lung injury. It was therefore hypothesized that polymorphisms of the angiotensin-converting enzyme gene affects the risk and outcome of acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS). DESIGN: Prospective, observational study. PATIENTS AND SETTINGS: The ARDS group consisted of...
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