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Association of ACE genotype and predominantly diastolic hypertension: a preliminary study.
Journal of the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system : JRAAS - 1 Mar 2007
Jiménez Pablo Martin, Conde Cecilia, Casanegra Ana, Romero Cesar, Tabares Aldo Hugo, Orías Marcelo
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BACKGROUND: The insertion/deletion (I/D) angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) polymorphism has been established as a cardiovascular risk factor in some populations, but the association with essential hypertension is controversial. Predominantly diastolic hypertension (PDH), or narrow pulse pressure hypertension, has been shown to have increased peripheral resistance. Because a DD genotype has been associated with...
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