Renin-Angiotensin System and Nitric Oxide Synthase Gene Polymorphisms in Relation to Stroke
Author(s) -
Léon H.G. Henskens,
Abraham A. Kroon,
Yvonne T. van der Schouw,
Paul Schiffers,
D. E. Grobbee,
P DELEEUW,
M. L. Bots
Publication year - 2007
Publication title -
american journal of hypertension
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.009
H-Index - 136
eISSN - 1941-7225
pISSN - 0895-7061
DOI - 10.1016/j.amjhyper.2007.02.012
Subject(s) - medicine , stroke (engine) , proportional hazards model , cohort , blood pressure , genotype , population , confidence interval , angiotensin ii , endocrinology , genetics , gene , biology , mechanical engineering , environmental health , engineering
There is ample evidence that genetic factors contribute to cardiovascular disease risk. The present study aimed to assess the relation between polymorphisms of the angiotensin II type 1 receptor (AGTR1 A(1166)C) and endothelial nitric oxide synthase (NOS3 G(894)T) and the risk of stroke.
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