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Polymorphisms of the beta adrenergic receptor predict left ventricular remodeling following acute myocardial infarction.
Cardiovascular drugs and therapy - 1 Jun 2011
McLean Rhondalyn C, Hirsch Glenn A, Becker Lewis C, Kasch-Semenza Laura, Gerstenblith Gary, Schulman Steven P
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PURPOSE: Prior studies demonstrate an association between specific beta-adrenergic receptor (β-AR) polymorphisms and clinical outcomes in patients with chronic heart failure and following acute coronary syndromes. The underlying mechanism may be due to differences in left ventricular remodeling. This study was undertaken to explore the relationship between LV remodeling after myocardial infarction and...
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