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Genetic and non-genetic factors impact on inr normalization in preprocedural warfarin management
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Dove Medical Press
, 2021 , Article)
Background: Annually, 10% of warfarin patients will likely need to stop warfarin prior to elective surgery to achieve a baseline international normalization ratio (INR) level (INR ≤ 1.2) at the time of the procedure. This ...
Genetic polymorphism effect on warfarin–rifampin interaction: A case report and review of literature
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Dove Medical Press
, 2021 , Article)
Warfarin–rifampin interaction has been reported since the 1970s. Due to rifampin’s strong induction of CYP2C9, most cases could not attain the target international normalized ratio (INR) despite warfarin dose escalation. ...
Evaluation of the Validity of SAMe-TT2R2 Score in a Cohort of Venous Thromboembolism Patients Treated With Warfarin
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SAGE Publications Inc.
, 2020 , Article)
Low SAMe-TT2R2 score of <2 was validated as a predictor of optimum anticoagulation control, reflected by mean time in therapeutic range (TTR) above 65% to 70%, among warfarin-treated atrial fibrillation patients. This study ...
Assessing Pharmacists Knowledge and Attitude Toward the Direct Oral Anticoagulants in Qatar
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SAGE Publications Inc.
, 2020 , Article)
Pharmacists were found to play a key role in anticoagulation care. In order to make an appropriate selection and counselling regarding direct oral anticoagulants (DOACs), pharmacists should be knowledgeable and abiding by ...
Effect of pharmacogenetic-based decision support tools in improving depression outcomes: A systematic review
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Taylor & Francis Group
, 2021 , Other)
Objective: Evidence supporting the utility of pharmacogenetic (PGX) tests in depression is scarce. The main objectives of this study were to summarize, update, and assess the quality of the available evidence regarding PGX ...
The Dilemma of Peri-Procedural Warfarin Management: A Narrative Review
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SAGE Publications Inc.
, 2021 , Article Review)
Periprocedural vitamin K antagonist management is a complex process and inherently entails multiple clinical issues. Marked variations have been reported in different aspects of this process. These differences were noted ...
Drive-up INR testing and phone-based consultations service during COVID-19 pandemic in a pharmacist-lead anticoagulation clinic in Qatar: Monitoring, clinical, resource utilization, and patient- oriented outcomes
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Wiley
, 2021 , Article)
Background: Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has resulted in unprecedented pressure on healthcare systems and led to widespread utilization of telemedicine or telehealth services. Combined with teleclinics, ...