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Insertion/deletion polymorphism of the angiotensin-converting enzyme predicts left ventricular hypertrophy after renal transplantation.
Transplantation proceedings - 1 May 2011
Fedor R, Asztalos L, Locsey L, Szabó L, Mányiné I S, Fagyas M, Lizanecz E, Tóth A
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Kidney transplant recipients show a higher risk for cardiovascular complications, such as left ventricular hypertrophy and heart failure, leading to the premature death in many cases. METHODS: We investigated the contribution of angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) insertion/deletion (I/D) polymorphism to the development of left ventricular hypertrophy (LVH), an indicator of heart disease progression...
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