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Renin-angiotensin system-related gene polymorphisms are associated with risk of atrial fibrillation.
American heart journal - 1 Sept 2010
Xiao Peilin, Ling Zhiyu, Woo Kamsang, Du Huaan, Su Li, Liu Zengzhang, Yin Yuehui
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BACKGROUND: Renin-angiotensin system (RAS) plays an important role in atrial fibrillation (AF). Recently, many publications have studied the associations between RAS-related gene polymorphisms and AF risk, with inconsistent results. To further evaluate these associations, we carried out a meta-analysis of all the published studies. METHODS: Electronic searches were used to identify published studies evaluating...
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