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Association of echocardiographic left ventricular structure with the ACE D/I polymorphism: a meta-analysis.
Journal of the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system : JRAAS - 1 Sept 2011
Yu Jin, Kuznetsova Tatiana, Thijs Lutgarde, Richart Tom, Stolarz-Skrzypek Katarzyna, Yanping Liu, Fagard Robert, Manunta Paolo, Bianchi Giuseppe, Staessen Jan A
Abstract excerpt
INTRODUCTION: : In a previous meta-analysis, we derived pooled estimates for the association of left ventricular mass (LVM) and hypertrophy (LVH), as diagnosed by electrocardiography or echocardiography, with the ACE D/I polymorphism. We updated this meta-analysis until May 2009 only considering echocardiographic phenotypes. METHODS: : We computed pooled estimates from a random-effects model. RESULTS: : Across 38...
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