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The eNOS 786C/T polymorphism in cardiac surgical patients with cardiopulmonary bypass is associated with renal dysfunction.
European journal of cardio-thoracic surgery : official journal of the European Association for Cardio-thoracic Surgery - 1 Oct 2009
Popov Aron Frederik, Hinz José, Schulz Egbert Godehard, Schmitto Jan Dieter, Wiese Christoph Hermann, Quintel Michael, Seipelt Ralf, Schoendube Friedrich Albert
Abstract excerpt
OBJECTIVE: Renal dysfunction is one of the most serious complications following cardiac surgery with cardiopulmonary bypass. The causes of renal dysfunction following cardiac surgery are poorly understood. We hypothesised that T-786C endothelial NO synthase (eNOS) polymorphism may lead to an increase in the occurrence of postoperative renal dysfunction following cardiac surgery with cardiopulmonary bypass....
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