Tag: stent thrombosis


January 30, 2012

The Debate Over Clopidogrel Continues

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In December a new study created quite a stir in the already-volatile clopidogrel research community. Clopidogrel (trade names Plavix®) is a commonly prescribed anti-clotting drug. It is inactive in the body until a protein encoded by the gene CYP2C19 converts the drug to its active form. Some people are able [...]

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November 14, 2011

SNPWatch: Variants Associated with Clopidogrel Efficacy and Stent Thrombosis

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Bakers know that some recipes are more complicated than others; some recipes require numerous ingredients, exact measurements and careful preparation, while others, such as my favorite peanut butter and jelly sandwich “recipe,” require very little. Similarly, some medical conditions are influenced by more [...]

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