A C1173T Dimorphism in the VKORC1 Gene Determines Coumarin Sensitivity and Bleeding Risk

A polymorphism in the VKORC1 gene may affect the dose of vitamin K antagonists needed and the risk of bleeding after anticoagulation in some patients.

Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Reitsma, Pieter H, van der Heijden, Jeroen F., Groot, Angelique P, Rosendaal, Frits R, Büller, Harry R
Format: Online
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science 2005
Online Access:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC1251635/