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Takotsubo syndrome and estrogen receptor genes: partners in crime?
Journal of cardiovascular medicine (Hagerstown, Md.) - 1 Apr 2017
Pizzino Gabriele, Bitto Alessandra, Crea Pasquale, Khandheria Bijoy, Vriz Olga, Carerj Scipione, Squadrito Francesco, Minisini Rosalba, Citro Rodolfo, Cusmà-Piccione Maurizio, Madaffari Antonio, Andò Giuseppe, Altavilla Domenica, Zito Concetta
Abstract excerpt
AIMS: We aimed to analyze genetic polymorphism of estrogen receptor (ESR) 1 and ESR2 in a series of postmenopausal women with Takotsubo syndrome (TS). METHODS: In total, 81 consecutive white women were prospectively enrolled: 22 with TS (TS group; mean age 71.2 ± 9.8 years), 22 with acute myocardial infarction (MI group; mean age 73.2 ± 8 years), and 37 asymptomatic healthy controls (CTRL group; mean age 69 ± 4.2...
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