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Variant on chromosome 9p is associated with left ventricular mass: results from two cohorts of essential hypertensive individuals.
Journal of hypertension - 1 Nov 2012
Menni Cristina, Boffi Lucia, Cesana Francesca, Viviani Anselmi Chiara, Nava Stefano, Bertola Francesca, Blasio Anna M Di, Roncarati Roberta, Trimarco Valentina, Marino Marina, Trimarco Bruno, Grassi Guido, Giannattasio Cristina, Mancia Giuseppe
Abstract excerpt
OBJECTIVES: It is well known that among hypertensive patients, an increased left ventricular mass (LVM) is a powerful predictor of cardiovascular morbidity and mortality. However, the mechanisms underlying LVM in hypertension are not completely understood, as the absolute value of blood pressure and other risk factors associated do not predict alone a definite LVM progression. Recently, the 9p21 chromosomal...
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