Article
T2238C ANP gene variant and risk of recurrent acute coronary syndromes in an Italian cohort of ischemic heart disease patients.
Journal of cardiovascular medicine (Hagerstown, Md.) - 1 Aug 2016
Rubattu Speranza, De Giusti Marco, Farcomeni Alessio, Abbolito Sofia, Comito Filomena, Cangianiello Sara, Greco Ettore S, Dito Eleonora, Pagliaro Beniamino, Cotugno Maria, Stanzione Rosita, Marchitti Simona, Bianchi Franca, Di Castro Sara, Battistoni Allegra, Burocchi Simone, Caprinozzi Massimo, Pierelli Giorgia, Sciarretta Sebastiano, Volpe Massimo
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: The role of C2238/atrial natriuretic peptide (ANP) minor allele, at the T2238C ANP gene variant, as a predisposing risk factor for acute cardiovascular events, has been previously reported. We aimed at evaluating, by a retrospective approach, the long-term impact of C2238/ANP-minor allele carrier status toward the risk of recurrent acute coronary syndromes (re-ACS) in an Italian cohort of ischemic...
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