Commenting on the results of their meta-analysis, Holmes et al. suggest that CYP2C19 genotype does not affect clinical outcome in patients receiving clopidogrel therapy. However, we do not believe that the data support this conclusion; an association between genotype and outcome remains plausible and could be considered when choosing treatment.
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J. M. ten Berg declares that he has acted as a speaker for Accumetrics, Eli Lilly, MSD and The Medicines Company. V. H Deneer declares no competing interests.
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ten Berg, J., Deneer, V. Does CYP2C19 genotype affect clinical outcome?. Nat Rev Cardiol 9, 192–194 (2012). https://doi.org/10.1038/nrcardio.2012.29
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