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

• Main Authors: Piazza Alberto (Author), Matullo Giuseppe (Author), Frea Simone (Author), Anselmino Matteo (Author), Crobu Francesca (Author), Palumbo Luigi (Author), Franco Erica (Author), Trevi Gian (Author), Bergerone Serena (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2007-05-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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<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...