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Genetic predisposition to acute respiratory distress syndrome in patients with severe sepsis.
Shock (Augusta, Ga.) - 1 Mar 2013
Cardinal-Fernández Pablo, Ferruelo Antonio, El-Assar Mariam, Santiago Catalina, Gómez-Gallego Félix, Martín-Pellicer Ana, Frutos-Vivar Fernando, Peñuelas Oscar, Nin Nicolás, Esteban Andrés, Lorente José A
Abstract excerpt
OBJECTIVE: The objective of this study was to analyze the association between candidate gene polymorphisms and susceptibility to acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) in patients with severe sepsis. METHODS: Patients older than 18 years admitted to the intensive care unit (ICU) with the diagnosis of severe sepsis were prospectively included. A blood sample was drawn on the first day of ICU admission, and DNA...
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