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Lone and secondary nonvalvular atrial fibrillation: role of a genetic susceptibility.
International journal of cardiology - 9 Aug 2007
Fatini Cinzia, Sticchi Elena, Gensini Francesca, Gori Anna Maria, Marcucci Rossella, Lenti Meri, Michelucci Antonio, Genuardi Maurizio, Abbate Rosanna, Gensini Gian Franco
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: An involvement of the renin angiotensin system in atrial fibrillation (AF) has been hypothesized, and ACE DD genotype has been suggested to influence the predisposition to AF. The aim of this study was to investigate the role of the ACE I/D polymorphism in relation to the different clinical forms of AF, lone and secondary nonvalvular atrial fibrillation (NVAF). METHODS: 510 consecutive patients with...
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