EPISODE · Sep 3, 2010 · 10 MIN
Podcast 99: Blacks’ higher rate of stent thrombosis apparently has a genetic basis.
from Clinical Conversations · host NEJM Group
It was thought that the increased risk among blacks undergoing stenting had to do with factors such as comorbid conditions and socioeconomics. But in a study in Circulation, their rate of stent thrombosis was higher than non-blacks, even after adjusting for those factors (and despite the fact that as a group, black were more adherent to their clopidogrel regimens). We discuss things with the paper’s senior author, Dr. Ron Waksman. Interview-related links: Circulation abstract Physician’s First Watch summary News-related links: Sibutramine abstract in NEJM ASCO guidelines on genetic screening JAMA article on risk-reducing surgeries PNAS article on chronic fatigue link to virus The post Podcast 99: Blacks’ higher rate of stent thrombosis apparently has a genetic basis. first appeared on Clinical Conversations.
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It was thought that the increased risk among blacks undergoing stenting had to do with factors such as comorbid conditions and socioeconomics. But in a study in Circulation, their rate of stent thrombosis was higher than non-blacks, even after adjusting for those factors (and despite the fact that as a group, black were more adherent […]
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