Renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system polymorphisms: a role or a hole in occurrence and long-term prognosis of acute myocardial infarction at young age

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>The renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system (RAAS) is involved in the cardiovascular homeostasis as shown by previous studies reporting a positive association between specific RAAS genotypes and an increased risk of myocardial infarctio...

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Main Authors: Piazza Alberto, Matullo Giuseppe, Frea Simone, Anselmino Matteo, Crobu Francesca, Palumbo Luigi, Franco Erica, Trevi Gian, Bergerone Serena
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2007-05-01
Series:BMC Medical Genetics
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2350/8/27