Angiotensin-converting enzyme insertion/deletion polymorphism in hypertrophic cardiomyopathy: An Egyptian case control study

Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) is a disease characterized by genetic and phenotypic heterogeneity. Renin–angiotensin–aldosteron be system (RAAS) is a potential disease modifier. The aim of the present case control study is evaluation of the controversial role of ACE I/D polymorphism in HCM among...

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Main Authors: Heba Sh. Kassem, Sherif A. Algendy, Remon S. Azer, Sarah Moharem, Maha S. Ayad, Gehan Magdy, Ahmed Elguindy, Magdi H. Yacoub
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SpringerOpen 2014-03-01
Series:The Egyptian Heart Journal
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Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1110260813001233