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Association of angiotensin converting enzyme DD genotype with hypertension in diabetes.
Journal of human hypertension - 1 Aug 1995
Wierzbicki A S, Nimmo L, Feher M D, Cox A, Foxton J, Lant A F
Abstract excerpt
Angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) genotypes have been associated with hypertension in the general population. However, the relation of ACE genotype to the prevalence of hypertension in diabetic populations is less clear. This study investigated ACE genotypes in 100 patients with diabetes mellitus, of whom 41 were on anti-hypertensive medication. A significant association was found between the presence of the...
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