Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme ID Polymorphism in Patients with HeartFailure Secondary to Chagas Disease

摘要

BackgroundChanges in the angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) gene may contribute to the increase in blood pressure and consequently to the onset of heart failure (HF). The role of polymorphism is very controversial, and its identification in patients with HF secondary to Chagas disease in the Brazilian population is required.