Research Article: ABCG Gene Polymorphisms May Affect the Bleeding Risk in Patients on Apixaban and Rivaroxaban
Introduction:
Anticoagulants are essential for treating and preventing thromboembolism in various fields, including cardiology, neurology, and orthopedics. Previously, vitamin K antagonists (VKAs) were widely used oral anticoagulants, a well-known example being warfarin. However, the need to develop new oral anticoagulants has emerged because VKA therapy requires frequent monitoring of the international normalized ratio and dose adjustment.
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