Article
Relationship Between Angiotensin-converting Enzyme Gene Polymorphism and QT Dispersion in Hemodialysis Patients.
Iranian journal of kidney diseases - 1 May 2017
Toraman Aysun, Colak Hulya, Tekce Hikmet, Cam Sirri, Kursat Seyhun
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INTRODUCTION: The angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) gene insertion or deletion in long-term hemodialysis patients may be associated with corrected QT interval prolongation, leading to fatal arrhythmias. The ACE D allele is known to increase the risk of malignant ventricular arrhythmias and is also associated with increased QT dispersion after myocardial infarction and hypertension. This study aimed to evaluate...
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