The association between circulating angiotensin-converting enzyme and cardiovascular risk in the elderly: a cross-sectional study

Introduction : A polymorphism in the angiotensin-converting enzyme gene (ACE I/D polymorphism) has been associated with increased risk for cardiovascular disease (CVD). This polymorphism affects the level of circulating ACE, but there is great individual variation, even between those with the same g...

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Main Authors: Liza Ljungberg, Urban Alehagen, Toste Länne, Hanna Björck, Rachel De Basso, Ulf Dahlström, Karin Persson
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SAGE Publications 2011-09-01
Series:Journal of the Renin-Angiotensin-Aldosterone System
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1177/1470320310391326