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The endothelin-1 G5665T polymorphism impacts transplant-free survival for single ventricle patients.
The Journal of thoracic and cardiovascular surgery - 1 Jul 2008
Kirshbom Paul M, Mahle William T, Joyner Ronald W, Leong Traci, Wilson Malania, Kogon Brian E, Kanter Kirk R, Bouzyk Mark M
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BACKGROUND: Early survival for children with single-ventricle congenital heart disease has improved, but late attrition remains a serious problem. The endothelin-1 G5665T single nucleotide polymorphism has been linked to increased vascular reactivity and hypertension. The goal of this study was to determine whether this single nucleotide polymorphism alters transplant-free survival for children with...
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