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- W2954724612 abstract "Background: ACE2 activity levels correlate with adverse left atrial remodelling in patients with atrial fibrillation (AF). Several biochemical and structural markers have been associated with embolic stroke of undetermined source (ESUS). We investigated the relationship between ACE2 activity and ESUS. Methods: This prospective case control study compared patients with ESUS against a control group matched for vascular risk factors. ESUS was diagnosed following cerebral and carotid vascular imaging and 24 hours of cardiac monitoring to exclude AF. Blood samples were collected for measurement of ACE2 activity, D-Dimer and high sensitivity troponin T (hsTnT). Results: Fifty-one ESUS patients (67 ± 7 years, CHA2DS2-VASc score 2) were compared with 47 control patients (66 ± 7 years, CHA2DS2-VASc score 2). Median ACE2 activity (10 pmol/min/ml vs. 7 pmol/min/ml, p < 0.05) and D-Dimer levels (0.40 mg/L vs 0.35 mg/L, p < 0.05) were significantly higher in the ESUS group. There was a significant but weak positive correlation between increased ACE2 activity and hsTnT (r = 0.20, p < 0.05). Left atrial volume index (LAVI) on echocardiography was significantly higher in the ESUS group (40 ml/m2 vs 36 ml/m2, p < 0.05). On regression modelling, adjusting for LAVI, only ACE2 activity (OR 1.04, CI: 1.002–1.09; p < 0.05) remained significant for ESUS. Conclusion: ACE2 activity levels are associated with ESUS, independent of LAVI. Further studies are warranted to investigate whether ACE2 activity can identify ESUS patients that may benefit from oral anticoagulation." @default.
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- W2954724612 title "Elevated Plasma Angiotensin Converting Enzyme 2 (ACE2) Activity is Associated with Embolic Stroke of Undetermined Source" @default.
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