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[The pharmacogenetics of vitamin K antagonists: still a matter for discussion].
La Revue de medecine interne - 1 May 2010
Moreau C, Siguret V, Loriot M-A
Abstract excerpt
The use of vitamin K antagonists (VKA) is challenging because of their narrow therapeutic index and a high bleeding risk. These drugs are widely prescribed for the prophylaxis and treatment of many thrombo-embolic disorders. The management of patients with VKA represents a public health problem according to the high number of deaths and hospitalizations in relation to hemorrhagic complications. Monitoring is...
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