RT Journal Article
SR Electronic
A1 Vinall, Maria
T1 Genetically Driven Personalized Pharmacotherapy
JF MD Conference Express
YR 2009
FD SAGE Publications
VO 9
IS 5
SP 10
OP 11
DO 10.1177/155989770905002
UL http://mdc.sagepub.com/content/9/5/10.abstract
AB Pharmacogenetics, the study of the interaction between genes and drug therapy, has been proposed as a way to “personalize” medical therapy. It is a routine and expanding application in oncology. This article provides overview of progress to date for the use of pharmacogenetics in cardiovascular medicine and what is yet to be done.