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Genetic determinants of response to clopidogrel and cardiovascular events.
The New England journal of medicine - 22 Jan 2009
Simon Tabassome, Verstuyft Céline, Mary-Krause Murielle, Quteineh Lina, Drouet Elodie, Méneveau Nicolas, Steg P Gabriel, Ferrières Jean, Danchin Nicolas, Becquemont Laurent
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BACKGROUND: Pharmacogenetic determinants of the response of patients to clopidogrel contribute to variability in the biologic antiplatelet activity of the drug. The effect of these determinants on clinical outcomes after an acute myocardial infarction is unknown. METHODS: We consecutively enrolled 2208 patients presenting with an acute myocardial infarction in a nationwide French registry and receiving...
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