Article
Prospective evaluation of the angiotensin-converting enzyme insertion/deletion polymorphism and the risk of stroke.
Circulation - 26 Jan 1999
Zee R Y, Ridker P M, Stampfer M J, Hennekens C H, Lindpaintner K
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: The D/I polymorphism of the ACE gene has been studied in relation to a variety of cardiovascular disorders, including stroke. A number of small studies have been conducted, with inconsistent results. We investigated the association between ACE genotype and the incidence of stroke in a...
Topics
- Adult
- Aged
- Alleles
- Antioxidants
- Aspirin
- Case-Control Studies
- Cerebrovascular Disorders
- Gene Deletion
- Genotype
- Humans
- Male
- Middle Aged
- Myocardium
- Peptidyl-Dipeptidase A
- Platelet Aggregation Inhibitors
- Polymorphism, Genetic
- Prospective Studies
- Risk Factors