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Summary

A non-neoplastic or neoplastic disorder affecting the heart or the vessels (arteries, veins and lymph vessels). Representative examples of non-neoplastic cardiovascular disorders are endocarditis and hypertension. Representative examples of neoplastic cardiovascular disorders are endocardial myxoma and angiosarcoma. [from NCI]

Available tests

13 tests are in the database for this condition.

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Genes See tests for all associated and related genes

  • Also known as: ACE1, CD143, DCP, DCP1, ACE
    Summary: angiotensin I converting enzyme

Clinical resources

Practice guidelines

  • NICE, 2023
    UK NICE Guideline NG238, Cardiovascular disease: risk assessment and reduction, including lipid modification, 2023
  • NICE, 2023
    UK NICE Guidance, Clinical Guideline CG181, Cardiovascular disease: risk assessment and reduction, including lipid modification, 2023

Consumer resources

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