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Genetics informatics trial (GIFT) of warfarin to prevent deep vein thrombosis (DVT): rationale and study design.
The pharmacogenomics journal - 1 Oct 2012
Do E J, Lenzini P, Eby C S, Bass A R, McMillin G A, Stevens S M, Woller S C, Pendleton R C, Anderson J L, Proctor P, Nunley R M, Davila-Roman V, Gage B F
Abstract excerpt
The risk of venous thromboembolism (VTE) is higher after the total hip or knee replacement surgery than after almost any other surgical procedure; warfarin sodium is commonly prescribed to reduce this peri-operative risk. Warfarin has a narrow therapeutic window with high inter-individual dose va...
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