Article
Gene polymorphisms and thyroid function in patients with heart failure.
Endocrine - 1 Feb 2014
Vasiliadis Ioannis, Kolovou Genovefa, Kolovou Vana, Giannakopoulou Vasiliki, Boutsikou Maria, Katsiki Niki, Papadopoulou Evaggelia, Mavrogeni Sophie, Sorontila Konstantina, Pantos Costas, Cokkinos Dennis V
Abstract excerpt
We evaluated nuclear factor kappa B {NFkB, rs28362491 [-94ins/delATTG (W/D)]} and angiotensin converting enzyme {ACE; rs1799752 [Ins(I)/Del(D)]} gene polymorphisms and their correlation with thyroid function in patients with heart failure (HF). Peak oxygen uptake (VO(2)) was evaluated (by Weber classification) during a symptom-limited cardiopulmonary exercise test in 194 patients. Thyroid-stimulating hormone,...
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