Deletion polymorphism in the gene for angiotensin-converting enzyme is a potent risk factor for myocardial infarction

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Summary

It is reported that the DD genotype, which is associated with higher levels of circulating ACE than the ID and II genotypes, is significantly more frequent in patients with myocardial infarction than in controls, especially among subjects with low body-mass index and low plasma levels of ApoB.

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1992-10-01
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Myocardial infarction, Internal medicine, Angiotensin-converting enzyme, Bradykinin, Genotype

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