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Preliminary study about the relationship between estimated training status and RAS polymorphisms on blood pressure and ACE activity in the elderly.
Journal of the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system : JRAAS - 1 Jan 2000
Silva Roberta Fernanda da, Lacchini Riccardo, Pinheiro Lucas Cezar, Dionísio Thiago José, Jacomini AndréMourão, Tanus-Santos José Eduardo, Amaral Sandra Lia, Santos Carlos Ferreira, Zago Anderson Saranz
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OBJECTIVE: Polymorphisms of the renin angiotensin system (RAS) are associated with increases in blood pressure (BP). Physical exercise has been considered the main strategy to prevent this increase. This study aimed to investigate the relationship between estimated training status (TS), BP and angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) activity in elderly people classified as low or high risk to develop hypertension...
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