Genetic polymorphisms and drug interactions leading to clopidogrel resistance: why the Asian population requires special attention

Ischemic heart disease and stroke are the two leading causes of death worldwide. Antiplatelet therapy plays the most significant role in the management of these cardiovascular and cerebrovascular occlusive events to prevent recurrent ischemic attack. Clopidogrel, an antiplatelet drug, is widely pres...

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Main Authors: Hasan, Md. Shariful, Basri, Hamidon, Lim, Poh Hin, Stanslas, Johnson
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Informa Healthcare 2013
Online Access:http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/40431/
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