Table 1

Frequency of ACE I/D genotypes in cases of malignant vasular injury (MVI) and healthy controls

Number of individuals (% of group)
IIIDDDχ2 Value (p value)Odds ratio (95% CI)
*Statistical calculation based on the comparison of DD versus II genotypes.
ACE, angiotensin I converting enzyme; CI, confidence interval; I/D, insertional/deletional.
Controls (n=191)40 (21)102 (53)49 (26)
MVI (n=48)3 (6)26 (54)19 (40)7.26* (0.007)5.2 (1.36 to 28.84)