Vascular risk factors and their association with plasma ACE levels
| Variable | β | SE | p value |
|---|---|---|---|
| β, Regression coefficient; SE, standard error of the coefficient | |||
| *Number of the D alleles used in the equation (II = 0, ID = 1 and DD = 2) | |||
| ACE I/D polymorphism* | 2.71 | 0.35 | <0.01 |
| Current smoking | 1.92 | 0.61 | <0.01 |
| Male sex | 0.63 | 0.54 | 0.24 |
| Age | −0.07 | 0.06 | 0.20 |
| Body mass index | 0.07 | 0.08 | 0.37 |
| Total cholesterol | −0.19 | 0.23 | 0.42 |
| HDL cholesterol | 0.95 | 0.76 | 0.22 |
| Systolic BP | −0.01 | 0.02 | 0.84 |
| Diastolic BP | −0.02 | 0.04 | 0.56 |