RAS gene polymorphisms, classical risk factors and the advent of coronary artery disease in the Portuguese population

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Several polymorphisms within the renin-angiotensin system cluster of genes have been associated with the advent of coronary artery disease (CAD) or related pathologies. We investigated the distribution of 5 of these polymorphisms in...

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Main Authors: Carracedo Angel, Reis Roberto P, Sequeira Miguel M, Brión Maria, Mendonça Isabel, Freitas Ana I, Brehm António
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2008-07-01
Series:BMC Cardiovascular Disorders
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2261/8/15