Effect of cytochrome P450 3A5 polymorphism on platelet reactivity after treatment with clopidogrel in patients scheduled for percutaneous coronary intervention

Purpose: The aim of the present work is to study the effect of CYP3A5 polymorphism on clopidogrel response and post-stent complications among Egyptian patients scheduled for PCI. In addition, to assess post-clopidogrel platelet reactivity (PPR) as a predictor of post-stent complications. Subjects an...

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Main Authors: Abeer A. Saad, Ahmed M. Abd Elsalam, Gihan M. Kamal, Nahla F. Abou El-Ezz, Rehab S. El-Hagracy
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SpringerOpen 2011-03-01
Series:The Egyptian Heart Journal
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Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1110260811000263