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Angiotensin converting enzyme gene polymorphism and carotid atherosclerosis in a low-risk population.
Journal of hypertension - 1 Dec 1995
Dessi-Fulgheri P, Catalini R, Sarzani R, Sturbini S, Siragusa N, Guazzarotti F, Offidani M, Tamburrini P, Zingaretti O, Rappelli A
Abstract excerpt
OBJECTIVES: Angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) insertion/deletion (I/D) polymorphism has been shown to be an independent risk factor for myocardial infarction and other cardiovascular diseases. The aim of the study was to investigate the relationship between ACE genotype and carotid atherosclerosis evaluated by ultrasonography. PATIENTS AND METHODS: ACE I/D polymorphism was determined in 240 low-risk patients...
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