Article
[Genetic and bioenvironmental factors associated with warfarin response in Colombian patients].
Biomedica : revista del Instituto Nacional de Salud - 1 Jan 2000
Isaza Carlos, Beltrán Leonardo, Henao Julieta, Porras Gloria, Pinzón Alfredo, Vallejos Alvaro, Machado Jorge
Abstract excerpt
INTRODUCTION: Warfarin is an anticoagulant that is difficult to administer because of its narrow therapeutic margin and the numerous factors that influence patient response. OBJECTIVE: Demographic, clinical and genetic variables were characterized to establish the appropriate maintenance dosages of warfarin. MATERIALS AND METHODS: The Colombian patients consisted of 145 adults of both sexes. They were in stable...
Read the complete abstract on PubMedTopics
Share this publication in a Topic to start or enrich a Post.
