[Influence of alleles of apolipoprotein E on restenosis after coronary angioplasty in women].

Article

[Influence of alleles of apolipoprotein E on restenosis after coronary angioplasty in women].

Archives des maladies du coeur et des vaisseaux - 1 Dec 1998

Flork L, Jouanel P, Lusson J R, Leaute S, Dauphin C, Motreff P, Pierre Justin E, Lamaison D, Boire J Y, Cassagnes J

Abstract excerpt

Although coronary stenting reduces the incidence of post-angioplasty restenosis, it remains a problem. The influence of lipoproteins on the development of atherosclerosis has been demonstrated but their role in restenosis is controversial. Contradictory results have been published on the subject...

Topics

Alleles
Angioplasty, Balloon, Coronary
Apolipoproteins E
Female
Gene Frequency
Graft Occlusion, Vascular
Humans
Middle Aged

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