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Reduced-function CYP2C19 genotype and risk of adverse clinical outcomes among patients treated with clopidogrel predominantly for PCI: a meta-analysis.
JAMA - 27 Oct 2010
Mega Jessica L, Simon Tabassome, Collet Jean-Philippe, Anderson Jeffrey L, Antman Elliott M, Bliden Kevin, Cannon Christopher P, Danchin Nicolas, Giusti Betti, Gurbel Paul, Horne Benjamin D, Hulot Jean-Sebastian, Kastrati Adnan, Montalescot Gilles, Neumann Franz-Josef, Shen Lei, Sibbing Dirk, Steg P Gabriel, Trenk Dietmar, Wiviott Stephen D, Sabatine Marc S
Abstract excerpt
CONTENT: Clopidogrel, one of the most commonly prescribed medications, is a prodrug requiring CYP450 biotransformation. Data suggest its pharmacologic effect varies based on CYP2C19 genotype, but there is uncertainty regarding the clinical risk imparted by specific genotypes. OBJECTIVE: To define the risk of major adverse cardiovascular outcomes among carriers of 1 (≈ 26% prevalence in whites) and carriers of 2...
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