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Beta2-adrenergic receptor genotype predicts survival: implications and future directions.
The Journal of cardiovascular nursing - 1 Jan 2000
Lanfear David E, Spertus John A, McLeod Howard L
Abstract excerpt
Our previously published data indicate that patients prescribed beta-blocker (BB) therapy after an acute coronary syndrome have differential survival associated with their ADRB2 genotypes. These sequence variants can risk-stratify patients receiving BB therapy and may predict BB efficacy post-acute coronary syndrome. This report summarizes our findings and describes their implications for clinical care as well as...
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