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[Does a genetic predisposition for infarction expansion exist? Evaluation of genetic polymorphisms of the renin-angiotensin system].
Cardiologia (Rome, Italy) - 1 Mar 1997
Zedda N, Onnis E, Angius A, Balata F, Cherchi P A, Sole G, Olla N, Poddie D, Cao A, Cherchi A, Pirastu M
Abstract excerpt
Aim of this study is to carry out a genetic analysis of polymorphisms of the renin-angiotensin system in a genetically homogeneous population, in patients with and without myocardial infarction (AMI) expansion and to evaluate the influence of non genetic, mechanical factors. The study was conducted on 299 patients with first AMI. Ecocardiography studies were performed on all patients on day 1 and 3 from the onset...
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