Aims We tested the hypothesis that cardiac angiotensin II (Ang II) receptor gene transcription
may predict the development of transplant coronary artery disease (TCAD) following heart
transplantation. Methods and results We examined the gene transcripts of Ang II type 1
(AT1R) and type 2 receptors (AT2R) in endomyocardial biopsy specimens from 50 heart
transplant recipients. The progression of TCAD was measured as change in maximal intimal
thickness (CMIT) and change in plaque volume (CPV) by intravascular ultrasound (IVUS) …

Cardiac angiotensin II receptors as predictors of transplant coronary artery disease
following heart transplantation … Cardiac angiotensin II receptors as predictors of
transplant coronary artery disease following heart transplantation …