Ticagrelor is better than clopidogrel to prevent blood clots regardless of genetic profile

A study published Online First and in an upcoming Lancet shows that anticlotting treatment using ticagrelor is better than clopidogrel, regardless of the presence of genetic variations that leads to variable efficacy of clopidogrel. Thus use of ticagrelor in patients with acute coronary syndromes eliminates the need for genetic testing that is considered necessary to avoid a poor response when treating with clopidogrel. The Article is written by Professor Lars Wallentin, Uppsala University, Sweden, and colleagues.

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