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Genetic predisposition to left ventricular hypertrophy and the potential involvement of cystatin-C in untreated hypertension.
American journal of hypertension - 1 May 2013
Tousoulis Dimitris, Androulakis Emmanuel, Papageorgiou Nikolaos, Miliou Antigoni, Chatzistamatiou Evaggelos, Oikonomou Evaggelos, Moustakas George, Kallikazaros Ioannis, Stefanadis Christodoulos
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BACKGROUND: The angiotensinogen M235T and aldosterone synthase C-344T gene polymorphisms have been associated with cardiac and structure function. However, these associations in untreated hypertension remain unknown. We examined whether these variants determined both echocardiography indices and the potential associated underlying mechanisms, including cystatin-C and vascular inflammation. METHODS: The study...
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