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The VKORC1 and CYP2C9 genotypes significantly effect Vitamin K antagonist dosing only in patients over the age of 20years.
Blood cells, molecules & diseases - 1 Sept 2017
Nowak-Göttl U, Dietrich K, Kruempel A, Geisen C, Mitchell L G
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INTRODUCTION: Given the qualitative differences in the role of VKORC1 and CYP2C9 polymorphisms in Vitamin K antagonists (VKA) dosing variation between adults and children, we were interested in determining at what age these polymorphism begin to play a more significant role. METHODS: A prospective cohort study of 190 patients aged 1-86years receiving VKA for treatment of venous thromboembolism. Blood samples were...
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