Why the study?
Does the ACE gene DD polymorphism increase target organ damage such as left ventricular mass index in patients with essential hypertension?
Does the ACE gene DD polymorphism increase target organ damage such as left ventricular mass index in patients with essential hypertension?
The ACE gene D allele is associated with a higher risk for increased left ventricular mass index in Turkish patients with essential hypertension.
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Association in cross-sectional data should not guide hypertension care; leaves open prospective validation of ACE DD for LVH risk.
Külah et al. (2007) studied this question.
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