Article
The influence of genotype on vascular endothelial growth factor and regulation of myocardial collateral blood flow in patients with acute and chronic coronary heart disease.
Scandinavian journal of clinical and laboratory investigation - 1 Jan 2009
Ripa Rasmus Sejersten, Jørgensen Erik, Baldazzi Federica, Frikke-Schmidt Ruth, Wang Yongzhong, Tybjaerg-Hansen Anne, Kastrup Jens
Abstract excerpt
OBJECTIVE: To test the hypothesis that mutations in the vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) gene are associated with plasma concentration of VEGF and subsequently the ability to influence coronary collateral arteries in patients with coronary heart disease (CHD). METHODS: Blood samples from patients with chronic ischemic heart disease (n=53) and acute coronary syndrome (n=61) were analysed. Coronary...
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